Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight.

Tasks Include:

• designs aircraft, aircraft components and support equipment
• examines aircraft controls, stability and other characteristics in laboratory or flight conditions
• analyses and solves problems arising from experiments to ensure that aircraft are capable of meeting operational conditions
• studies airframes under stress conditions
• supervises the assembly of airframes and the installation of engines, instruments and other equipment
• evaluates test flights to ensure aircraft conform to specifications and safety standards
• authorises modifications, repairs and aircraft maintenance
• consults with other engineers and flight personnel
• may conduct research into aeronautical engineering