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Aviation Maintenance Inspector (CAMC)
Aviation Maintenance Inspectors are qualified individuals who are charged by an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) to assure/ensure an aeronautical product is fit and safe according to the standards set by the designer, operator and/or manufacturer of the aeronautical product. In addition, Aviation Maintenance Inspectors are responsible for the inspection of aircraft to ensure the aircraft condition and the materials, procedures and workmanship used in carrying out maintenance and overhaul meets Transport Canada and employer standards of airworthiness. The inspector may be responsible for verifying all systems or a specific type such as aircraft structure or avionics (electrical/communications) systems. Tasks described are applicable to inspections performed on aircraft and in repair and overhaul shops. Every attempt has been made to link the work performed by the aviation maintenance inspector to ISO requirements and aviation regulations. In some organizations, in-coming and dispatch inspections are performed by individuals other than the aviation maintenance inspectors. Some functions are specializations such as bay inspections, strip inspections, electrical, mechanical and instrument inspections.
An Aviation Maintenance Inspector may work or qualify as:
Aircraft / Avionics Electrical Inspector (AME - E)
-These individuals inspect and certify the avionics and electrical systems of aircraft and helicopters
Aircraft Mechanical Inspector (AME - M)
-These individuals predominantly inspect and certify the mechanical systems of aircraft and helicopters. (See education below for details)
Aircraft Structures Inspector (AME - S)
-These individuals predominantly inspect and certify the structure/material aspects of aircraft and helicopters
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| WHAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED? |
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Diploma: Must possess formalized aviation related trade qualifications such as an AME license through a recognized CAMC training School or Institute. See education
Apprenticeship: Must demonstrate 1 year experience performing aviation maintenance inspections on aeronautical products and, registration to a CAMC occupational standard, (and/ or) CAMC approved military experience and training, etc. (and/or)Must demonstrate 5 years experience performing maintenance inspections on aeronautical products.
Licensing: Certification from CAMC
AME License from Transport Canada
After completing a Transport Canada designation candidates must obtain an Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Certificate endorsed for the types of aircraft and power plants upon which he/she can normally be expected to be employed.
Recurrent Training: As required by the company and Industry.
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| WHAT ARE THE CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION? |
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The following core competencies are required:
- Safety
- Handling
- Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment
- Communications
- Documentation
- In-Coming Inspection
- In-Process Inspection
- Rework/ Dispatch Inspection
- Final/ Dispatch Inspection
- Fluent written and verbal English is mandatory
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| WHAT TYPE OF WORK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED BEYOND CERTIFICATION? |
AMEs require a further 3 years of concentrated "on-the-job" training beyond the 4 year apprenticeship required for this job to achieve competence and advancement on this job.
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| WHAT ARE THE WAGES? |
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$31.00 - $34.00 per hour
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| WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS? |
Aviation Maintenance Inspectors can expect to work outside and in hangers. Adverse conditions may include weather extremes, noise, odours, and danger. They must not be afraid of heights as they may work on the top of jet wings and fuselages.
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| WHERE ARE THE JOBS? |
Aviation Maintenance Inspectors are predominately employed by major airlines and manufacturing organizations located at major airports.. |
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