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Helicopter Dynamic Components Overhaul Technician
Helicopter Dynamic Component Technicians are employed to use the basic principles in hand tools, aircraft standard practices and regulations to overhaul helicopter dynamic components like gearboxes and rotor heads.
Helicopter Dynamic Components Overhaul Technician designation may work or qualify as:
Dynamic Component Technician
Helicopter Components Technician
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| WHAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED? |
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Diploma: Successful completion of an accredited Aviation Maintenance Program is required (see AME - M). See education below
Apprenticeship: Completed through on-the-job training for a minimum of 48 months, which may be partially reduced by training programs. See education.
Licensing: A Transport Canada AME "P43" license is considered an asset.
Recurrent Training: Per Transport Canada regulations, recurrent training for AMEs shall be at least every three years, unless employer policies require it more frequently. Specialized aircraft type training may be required/provided by employer.
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| WHAT ARE THE CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION? |
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The following core competencies are required:
- Experience in Bell, Eurocopter or Sikorsky helicopter dynamic components
- 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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Apprentice: $14.00 - $24.00 per hour
Journeyman: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour
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| WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS? |
Helicopter Dynamic Component Technicians can expect to work outside and in hangers. Adverse conditions may include weather extremes, noise, odours, and danger.
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| WHERE ARE THE JOBS? |
Helicopter Dynamic Component Technicians will find employment primarily around major airports or regional facilities with a concentration of helicopter repair facilities. |
BCIT - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category M |
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The program has multiple class start dates throughout the year. Each class attends the program for 16 continuous months with a short break at Christmas and in August. The program is designed to follow a national and international set of standards and is approved by Transport Canada. Graduates may be credited with 18 months experience towards the 48 months industry experience required by Transport Canada to obtain an AME "M" license. The student will attend lectures approximately 50 per cent of the time, while gaining hands-on experience 50 per cent of the time. The course is conducted in a large, well-equipped hangar at the Vancouver International Airport. The campus has a wide selection of tools and training aids, and more than 18 aircraft. The student will perform a variety of tasks, ranging from the use of basic hand tools through troubleshooting of an operable aircraft.
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| ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS |
High School Diploma with the following subjects:
English 12 or Communications 12
Academic Math 11
Applicants must also meet one of the following entrance requirements:
English language proficiency
General Mechanics 11 (C+)
Automotive Mechanics 11 (C+)
Physics 11 (Pass)
BCIT Mechanical Aptitude Test
BCIT pretest is acceptable for English and Math and Mechanical aptitude
Good colour vision and an interest in mechanics is recommended
Note: Mature students may be given special consideration, subject to interview and testing by instructional staff.
Note: Applied Academics courses taught in BC high schools are acceptable as entrance requirements for BCIT programs.
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| PROGRAM LENGTH |
16 months Full-time. |
Northern Lights College - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Program |
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The program has 2 intakes (September and February) of 17 students each year. The course duration is a total of 1800 hours of both practical and theory training meeting the requirements of Transport Canada. It is divided into 3 semesters of approximately 5 months each, thereby requiring the students to attend classes for 15 months. Due to the program being approved by Transport Canada, graduates also receive an 18 month experience credit towards the 48 month experience requirement for an AME license.
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| ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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High School Diploma with the following subjects:
Grade 11 Math (C+)
Physics (or equivalent) (C+)
Mature students with related experience, which does not have the above academic background, are required to write an assessment exam and participate in an assessment interview so as to determine academic admissibility. CAAT Test
Prospective students must have a medical check-up which indicates the student:
Is physically and mentally fit
Has good vision
Have no serious allergies to petroleum products
Is able to maintain balance while climbing ladders and work stands
Is capable of standing on a concrete floor for long periods of time
Note: The program does not reject applicants with colour blindness
Note: A valid medical certificate for a pilot's license is also accepted in lieu of a medical check-up
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| PROGRAM LENGTH |
15 months Full-time. |
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