You can become a mechanic and work in a variety of fields, but you’ve got to admit that manufacturing or performing maintenance on a plane or helicopter is pretty cool! As an aircraft mechanic, you work on all an aircraft’s structures, mechanical systems and hydraulic systems (such as disassembling an engine for repair and reassembly), whereas as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (maintenance), you then inspect the work done in manufacturing, modification, maintenance, repair or overhaul. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (maintenance), you must also keep detailed reports on aircraft repair, inspection and certification, which is essential to ensure a seamless safety process.