Aeronautical Engineering Technician
OFO No: 311503
What is an Aeronautical Engineering Technician?
An Aeronautical Engineer Technician or Operations Technician usually assist or work alongside an aeronautical engineer.
They help in the development of new aircraft and space vehicles.
They help design, build, test and maintain parts for air and spacecraft.
They are also important members of staff on the flight readiness team. They assist with problems and failures by testing defective parts.
What does an Aeronautical Engineering Technician do?
- assists the aeronautical engineer where needed
- helps with inspections and maintenance
- sets up equipment and test to detect problems
- records data
- discusses information with engineering personnel
- repairs or replaces faulty parts
- builds and maintains test facilities
- operates and calibrates computer systems
- tests aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions
Are you … ?
- interested in aircraft?
- mechanical?
- a problem solver?
- observant?
- a person who person who pays attention to detail?
- methodical?
- team player?
- person who communicates well?
How do I become an Aeronautical Engineering Technician?
PATH 1
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosutho University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- UNISA
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
PATH 2
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- 2 years work experience (registered as Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA)
- Professional Review by ECSA
- Designation: Only engineering technicians registered with ECSA may use the title Professional Engineering Technician.
- ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)
ECSA is the national body that regulates professional engineers.
https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Aeronautical Engineer or Aircraft Mechanic
Is becoming an Aeronautical Engineering Technician the right career choice for me?
