Aviation Industry Skills Board (AISB) Aircraft Maintenance Technician Career Taster

Overview Ever wondered who checks that an aircraft is safe before it flies, or how a fault is found and fixed deep inside a jet engine? In this Career Simulation you’ll discover the world of aircraft maintenance, the highly skilled technicians who keep aviation safe. From routine inspections and fault-finding to repairs and rigorous safety checks, you’ll see why nothing leaves the hangar until it’s exactly right. Whether you enjoy practical, hands-on work or love understanding how complex machines work, discover how a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician can give you skills that last a lifetime. What’s Included This Career Simulation won’t just be us explaining maintenance roles to you: you’ll get stuck in by completing quizzes and interactive activities to evaluate your own skills and knowledge. This experience will show you how technicians inspect, diagnose and repair aircraft to keep them safe and airworthy. At the end, you’ll be supplied with a certificate to add to your CV, proving you’re ready to take your first steps into aircraft engineering and maintenance. Module Overviews Career Overview – Discover what Aircraft Maintenance Technicians do, from routine inspections to complex repairs, and how they keep aircraft safe to fly. Qualification & Skill Requirements – Learn about the apprenticeships, licences and personal qualities, such as precision and problem-solving, that lead to a career in aircraft maintenance. Daily Activities – See how Technicians combine inspections, fault-finding, repairs and strict safety checks across a typical working day. Career Progression – Explore the routes available, from apprentice and Technician to Licensed Engineer, Specialist and supervisory roles. Salary & Benefits – Understand the earning potential, career opportunities and wider benefits of working in aircraft maintenance. Challenges & Rewards – Discover the demands of precise, safety-critical work alongside the reward of knowing every aircraft you sign off is safe to fly. Meet the Expert – Hear from Bethany Symons at easyJet about life as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and what the job involves. Your Activity – Step into the role of an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and work through a realistic fault-finding and repair scenario. Model Answer – Compare your approach with a worked example that shows how technicians diagnose problems and justify their decisions. Reflection – Reflect on what you’ve learned, identify what appeals to you most, and consider your next steps into aircraft maintenance.