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Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance
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MEA20518
You have significant experience maintaining aircraft safety and reliability on the flight line. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available for formal assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification is applicable to employees of airlines and other operators of piston, jet and turbo-propeller aircraft and helicopters who are required to hold a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) A Licence to perform and certify a range of specified maintenance tasks that can be performed with the aircraft on a flight line or at the departure gate. On completion of the required maintenance tasks the individual is authorised to release the aircraft to service. The qualification satisfies CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence when: the skill and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements described under ‘Licensing’ in the Companion Volume Implementation Guidetraining has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147. The units of competency that comprise this qualification consist of a mix of: common units that are applicable to all of the employment streams covered by the MEA Aeroskills Training Package or are of an administrative nature relating to the CASA A Licencea combination of Avionic, Mechanical and Structures Technical Stream units that apply to the range of tasks performed by the holders of CASA A Licences. This qualification provides a number of credits towards higher level Aeroskills Certificates and towards the MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) which is required for the grant of a CASA B1 Licence.
Qualification Code
MEA20518
Training Package
MEA — Aeroskills Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
15 (14 core + 1 elective)
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Line Maintenance Worker | Perform and certify specified maintenance tasks on aircraft at the flight line or departure gate prior to service release. |
| Flight Line Support Technician | Handle routine inspections and minor component replacements to ensure aircraft turnaround times are met safely. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification is a key requirement for individuals seeking a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Category A Licence. Please note that the qualification itself is a prerequisite, and the final grant of a licence is determined solely by CASA.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing experience with airlines or aircraft operators
- ✓Position descriptions for line maintenance or flight line support roles
- ✓Letters of service from Chief Engineers or Maintenance Managers
Technical Performance
- ✓Maintenance logbooks or records of aircraft component removal and installation
- ✓Evidence of performing basic repairs on aircraft internal fittings
- ✓Records of using electrical test equipment for basic system checks
Compliance & Documentation
- ✓Completed aviation maintenance industry documentation and certification forms
- ✓Records demonstrating the interpretation of industry manuals and specifications
- ✓Work Health and Safety (WHS) and quality standard audit checklists
Electrical Hardware
- ✓Evidence of removing and installing general aircraft electrical hardware
- ✓Records of avionic component handling during line maintenance activities
- ✓Basic hand skill demonstrations in an aviation maintenance environment
Certifications & Training
- ✓Records of training delivered in accordance with CASR Part 147
- ✓Internal airline induction or safety training certificates
- ✓Previous relevant units of competency or Statements of Attainment
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Aeroskills Training Package.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management
MEA60222
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing
MEA60322
Certificate II
Certificate II in Aeroskills
MEA20418
Certificate II
Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA20622
Certificate III
Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
MEA30222
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