Aviation & Aerospace
Avionics Engineer
Designs and maintains the electronic systems that let aircraft navigate, communicate, and fly safely.
TechnicalRegulated ProfessionStem
Aviation & Aerospace
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Inspects, maintains, and certifies aircraft as airworthy under strict regulatory standards.
Also known as: Aircraft Technician, Licensed Aircraft Engineer, AMT
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Carries out scheduled inspections, repairs, and component replacements on aircraft, following manufacturer manuals and aviation authority regulations. Diagnoses faults in mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems, signs off maintenance records, and certifies aircraft as fit to fly. Work is hands-on and documentation-heavy, since every task must be traceable and auditable.
Typical work environment
Hangar and airside work on aircraft, often in shifts to match flight schedules, as part of a maintenance crew reporting to a certifying engineer or maintenance manager.
Typical entry point
Licensed or trainee aircraft maintenance engineer at an airline, MRO facility, or defense unit
Relevant subjects
Core
Physics
Also relevant
Mathematics
Relevant interests
Core
AviationMachines
Also relevant
Electronics
Useful skills
Problem solving· IntermediateOrganization· AdvancedTeamwork· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Diploma—Aeronautical EngineeringPrimary route
Bachelor's degree—Aerospace EngineeringCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
High job securityGood international mobilityDeep technical specialisation
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
AerospaceManufacturing
Tags
STEMTechnicalField-basedRegulated profession
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