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Aviation Mechanical Component Technician (CAMC)
Aviation Mechanical Component Shop Technicians are involved in the overhaul, refurbishment, repair, modification, inspection, testing and certification of aviation components of the mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical and pneumatic aircraft systems as well as brakes and wheel assemblies. These technicians must have an understanding of mechanical systems and be able to interpret technical manuals and drawings.
Aviation Mechanical Component Shop Technicians are thoroughly familiar with safe work practices and the rules and regulations affecting their work and work place. They are involved in the set-up and operation of tools and equipment and some semi-automatic processes. They must possess a high level of manual dexterity and a strong interest in mechanics. They must also be able to work with others co-operatively and follow directives precisely.
An Aviation Mechanical Component Shop Technician may work or qualify as:
Component Overhaul Technician
Aviation Mechanical Shop Technician
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| WHAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED? |
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Diploma: See education
Apprenticeship: Must have acquired a minimum of 36 months experience in the trade.
Licensing: CAMC National Certification
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
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Scoping work
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Overhauling components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic aircraft systems
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Repairing components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic aircraft systems
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Inspecting parts and components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic aircraft systems
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Testing components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic aircraft systems
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Protecting and handling components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic aircraft systems
- Fluent written and verbal English is mandatory.
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| WHAT ARE THE WAGES? |
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Apprentice: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour
Journeyman: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour
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| WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS? |
Working in a shop environment exposed to noise, odour and fluids.
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| WHERE ARE THE JOBS? |
A Technician in the aviation mechanical component trade can expect to be employed by major air carriers and in large repair end overhaul facilities working in a production line environment. |
BCIT - Aircraft Mechanical Component Technician |
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The program is designed to follow the CAMC requirements for training in the field of component overhaul. Taught at the BCIT, Aerospace and Technology campus located on Vancouver International Airport's south side, the instruction consists of approximately 60 per cent class-room theory and 40 per cent hands-on practical training. Practical tasks involve disassembly, inspection, repair and testing of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, fuel, and electrical components. The Aerospace and Technology campus has a wide-range of tools and training aids available as well as a collection of 18 aircraft. The program is composed of approximately 60 per cent class-room theory and 40 per cent hands-on practical training.
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| ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS |
High school graduation
English 12 or Communications 12
Academic Math 11 with a (C) or better
English language proficiency.
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| PROGRAM LENGTH |
Full-time, 29 weeks. |
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