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Manage aircraft maintenance activities

Manage aircraft maintenance activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MEACOM0014
State Code
OEG26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of aircraft maintenance activities, which include maintenance of the airframe and aircraft systems, power plant, avionics systems, and fitted role equipment. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit applies to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities performed on flight lines, in hangars, and in workshops.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop an aircraft maintenance program
  • 1.1 Determine maintenance requirements for aircraft from related documentation
  • 1.2 Analyse and prioritise maintenance tasks
  • 1.3 Identify resource requirements and allocate resources to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks
2. Implement an aircraft maintenance program
  • 2.1 Communicate and agree roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel
  • 2.2 Identify and arrange required resources and equipment to achieve scheduled tasks, including required safety data sheets (SDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.3 Regularly consult maintenance personnel to ensure scheduled tasks are achieved
  • 2.4 Provide advice and assistance with maintenance activities as required
  • 2.5 Identify and/or anticipate maintenance problems, and avoid or control them according to maintenance program procedures
  • 2.6 Provide management/stakeholder with updates on maintenance progress in line with organisational requirements and protocols
3. Review compliance and effectiveness of maintenance activities
  • 3.1 Monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with authorised instructions, policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Review and analyse maintenance program effectiveness
  • 3.3 Identify, investigate and negotiate proposed changes to maintenance program with management/stakeholders
4. Evaluate and report maintenance outcomes
  • 4.1 Evaluate final maintenance outcomes against the program according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Collate, evaluate and distribute maintenance reports to designated authorities according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE87 MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIB8 MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management Qualification