MEA40702 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Employees in the trade of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) maintain, inspect and undertake fault diagnosis of airframe and engine systems, components and accessories on aircraft. These may include landing gears, wheels and brakes, pressurisation, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, environmental control systems, fire detection and preventions systems, undercarriage and ice and rain protection systems.

Applicants for trade recognition should provide evidence to demonstrate at least 4 years practical experience in the following trade competencies.

In addition to any other evidence supporting an application for trade recognition, applicants are encouraged to use this checklist as a self assessment competency guide and lodge it with the application.

Units of Competency		Check
MEA101A	Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance
MEA103A	Plan and organise work activities
MEA105A	Apply quality standards applicable to maintenance processes
MEA107A	Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications
MEA108A	Complete industry documentation
MEA109A	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals
MEA301A	Perform aircraft flight servicing
MEA302A	Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical system components
MEA303A	Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA304A	Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA305A	Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA306A	Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA307A	Remove and install propeller systems and components
MEA308A	Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components
MEA309A	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components
MEA310A	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components
MEA311A	Inspect and repair/modify aircraft structures
MEA312A	Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
MEA313A	Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components
MEA314A	Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA315A	Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components
MEA316A	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components
MEA317A	Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA318A	Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical and mechanical systems and components
MEA319A	Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA320A	Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical systems and components
MEA321A	Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA322A	Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA327A	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA328A	Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA334A	Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydro-mechanical system components
MEA335A	Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine components and/or modules
MEA336A	Repair and/or overhaul piston engines
MEA337A	Repair and/or overhaul propellers
MEA338A	Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components
MEA401A	Inspect aircraft structures
MEA410A	Maintain aircraft structure/components