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Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance

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.

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Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
MEA20518
LevelAQF 2Certificate II
Units1514 core, 1 elective
PackageMEAAeroskills Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in MEA20518. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Aircraft Line Maintenance Worker

    Perform and certify specified maintenance tasks on aircraft at the flight line or departure gate prior to service release.

  • 02

    Flight Line Support Technician

    Handle routine inspections and minor component replacements to ensure aircraft turnaround times are met safely.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

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

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

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What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.

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