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Aircraft Propeller Systems Technician (CAMC)
Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Technicians disassemble, clean, inspect, rework parts, assemble and test piston engines and their manufacturer installed components and accessories and prepare them for shipment. The technician must be able to interpret technical manuals and drawings and be mechanically adept. These technicians are thoroughly familiar with safe work practices, the rules and regulations, and the quality assurance systems affecting their work and workplace.
An Aircraft Propeller Systems Technician may work or qualify as:
Propeller Systems Technician
Aviation Propeller Technician
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| WHAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED? |
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Diploma: None
Apprenticeship: A minimum of 5 years experience in the trade; or
a minimum of 3 years in the trade and 2 years in other related trades. Technicians holding a P41 license are exempt from completing a logbook but must send a copy of their current license with their application.
Licensing: Certification from CAMC
Recurrent Training: Employer determined.
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| WHAT ARE THE CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION? |
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The following core competencies are required:
- Safety and safe work practices
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Inspection of incoming shipments
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Documentation
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Inspection and testing
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Repair/Overhaul of propeller systems
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Final inspection
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Shipping of propeller system
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Inventory control
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Quality control
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Grade 12 Completion
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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? |
$21.00 - $25.00 per hour
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| WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS? |
Aircraft Propeller Systems Technicians can expect to work in hangars or shop environments.
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| WHERE ARE THE JOBS? |
There are few maintenance organizations that employ aircraft propeller systems technicians as they are specialized in an area other than jet aircraft. There is little opportunity to move to larger maintenance organizations with the exception of regional carriers. |
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