Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
OFO Code: 653201
Last checked 3 October 2026
1. Occupation identity
- OFO code
- 653201
- Occupation
- Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
- Classification
- OFO 2021
- Major group
- SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
- Unit group
- 6532 · Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers
Official description
Aircraft engine repairers and mechanics fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as airframes, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Trade occupation in the OFO source
More official OFO detail
Specialisations: Aircraft Service Technician, Aircraft Technician (Defence), Aircraft Examiner / Inspector, Aircraft Engineering Serviceman / Tradesperson, Powerplant Mechanic (Aircraft), Jet Engine Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Engine Fitter, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines), Aircraft Simulator Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance Technician, Rocket Engine Component Mechanic, Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic (Aircraft), Aircraft Engine Maintenance Technician, Helicopter Mechanic
- Maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying and testing aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refuelling systems
- Installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft
- Reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Replacing engine components or complete engines
- Inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation
- Maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals
- Maintaining repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
- Fitting, examining, testing and servicing aircraft engines
- Examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
2. Demand status
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7. Industry, sector and provincial context
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10. Sources for this page
- DHET Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO 2021) · Planned
- DHET Occupations in High Demand · Planned
- Critical Skills List · Planned
- QCTO qualifications and occupational certificates · Planned
- Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey · Planned
- SETA Sector Skills Plans / hard-to-fill vacancy tables · Planned