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Aircraft Interior Technician (CAMC)
Aircraft Interior Technicians are responsible for inspecting, replacing, recovering, fabricating, upholstering and, repairing ceiling, sidewall, cockpit and door panels; replacing and repairing passenger, attendant and cockpit seats and, overhead bins and galleys; replacing and repairing flooring, drapes, curtains, carpeting, closets, bulkheads, washroom modules and air conditioning ducts. Aircraft Interior Technicians also replace passenger service units and entertainment equipment such as phones and video monitors. They also install placards, path lights and emergency lighting. This is a very diverse trade requiring the technician to have a working knowledge of safety, survival and evacuation equipment such as rafts, flotation devices and escape slides. They may also fabricate specialized belts and cargo nets. Technical skills working with plastics, sewing and upholstery are also necessary.
An Aircraft Interior Technician qualifies for work as:
Upholstering Trim Overhaul and Fabrication Technician
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| WHAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED? |
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Diploma: None
Apprenticeship: A minimum of 4 years experience in the trade
Licensing: Certification from CAMC.
Recurrent Training: None
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| WHAT ARE THE CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION? |
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The following core competencies are required:
- Working with plastics
- Sewing and upholstery
- Safety
- Scoping work
- Aircraft interior component removal and installation
- Aircraft Interior component repair
- Aircraft Interior component modifications
- Aircraft Interior components fabrication
- Window windshield maintenance
- Safety and emergency equipment maintenance
- Grade 12 Completion
- Fluent written and verbal English is mandatory
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| WHAT TYPE OF WORK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED BEYOND CERTIFICATION? |
Several years of on-the-job training are required to advance in this profession.
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| WHAT ARE THE WAGES? |
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Apprentice: $14.84 - $23.50 per hour
Journeyman: $24.47 - $30.18 per hour
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| WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS? |
Aircraft Interior Technicians can expect work in a clean shop environment with regular working hours.
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| WHERE ARE THE JOBS? |
This occupation is predominantly found in national and regional carriers, approved Aircraft Maintenance Organizations (AMO's), small specialty maintenance shops or small aircraft companies. |
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