| Occupation Title | AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (AVIONICS) |
| ANZSCO Code | 323111 |
| Occupations in this Group | 323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) |
| Description | Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs and installs aircraft electrical and avionic system components. Registration or licensing may be required. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Specialisation | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio) Avionics Technician (Defence) Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments) Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio) |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | None |
| Tasks | -dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames |
| -installing electrical circuits and equipment | |
| -testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus | |
| -replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components | |
| -assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames | |
| -conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems | |
| -maintaining records of action taken | |
| -may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Trades Recognition Australia |
| Related Occupations | 323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |