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Career: Aircraft Turner and Machinist |
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Aircraft turners and machinists perform maintenance work on aircraft parts and components by applying turning, milling, grinding, and jig-boring skills. In this occupation a person must be able to manufacture parts from various types of special aircraft materials.
Aviation turners and machinists must adhere to all the prescribed rules and regulations laid down by manufacturing companies and vendors. All machining processes must be documented. All work done is subjected to comprehensive inspection to meet safety standards. |
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School Subjects |
Grade 9 or N1.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS: Mathematics
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: Physical Science, Trade Theory, Technika: Mechanical, Technical Drawing, Metalwork |
Training |
South African Air Force: Denel SAA
Air Traffic Navigation Services Company - for training as an Avionician and/or Aircraft Radartrician and Radiotrician.
To train as an Avionician (Air Traffic), one first needs to complete a National Diploma in Electronic Engineering at a university of technology and then must apply for a bursary at the Air Traffic & Navigation Services Company (ATNS) at the Johannesburg International Airport. |
Employer |
- Denel Aviation
- Aircraft manufacturing or maintenance companies
- SA African Airways
- SA Air Force
- Commercial and private airlines
- Department of Transport |
Contact |
Aviation Training Authority:
Tel: (011) 570-0401
Fax: (011) 390-1209 |
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