Haneen, Home xD AddedFriday, October 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM Does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer have to fly? Does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer have to actually be on the plane while flying ?? Reset Sort By Default EngineerGirl Team , Answered Friday, October 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM There may be times, but most aircraft maintenance is performed on the ground.