Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB)

Designation of occupation

Aircraft mechanic (m/f)

Duration of traineeship

3,5 years

Training is provided in one of three specialist areas:

• engine technology
• maintenance engineering
• production engineering

The venues for training delivery are the training company and the vocational school

Field of activity

Aircraft mechanics (m/f) work in the manufacture, repair, inspection and maintenance of aircraft and their operating gear and are employed by aircraft manufacturers, aircraft fitters, airlines and the armed services. They also have an important function with respect to aviation safety. 
Aircraft mechanics are employed in component production, assembly, on test beds, in development and testing and in the repair and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment.

Occupational skills

Aircraft mechanics specializing in engine technology

• work independently and in teams, cooperating with other specialist areas;
• process and machine metal and non-metal materials designed for aviation use;
• assemble, dismantle and manufacture aircraft systems and components or assemblies and maintain these;
• assemble, dismantle and manufacture engines, engine components and add-on units and maintain these;
• balance engines;
• test engines and add-on parts
• carry out quality assurance measures.

Aircraft mechanics specializing in maintenance engineering

• work independently and in teams, cooperating with other specialist areas;
• process and machine metal and non-metal materials designed for aviation use;
• assemble, dismantle and manufacture aircraft systems and components or assemblies and maintain these;
• assemble, dismantle and manufacture mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft components,
• assemblies or systems and maintain these;
• install and dismantle electrical components;
• dispatch aircraft;
• operate and maintain ground units;
• carry out quality assurance measures.

Aircraft mechanics specializing in production engineering

• work independently and in teams, cooperating with other specialist areas;
• process and machine metal and non-metal materials designed for aviation use;
• assemble, dismantle and manufacture aircraft systems and components or assemblies and maintain these;
• install, dismantle and manufacture aircraft parts and aircraft system components and maintain these;
• process and machine plastic components;
• carry out measuring and adjusting work on aircraft;
• carry out quality assurance measures.

Last modified on: July 30, 2007