7315- Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

Canada NOC: 
7315
Job Title: 

Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

Job Description: 

Aircraft mechanics maintain, repair, overhaul, modify and test aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Aircraft inspectors inspect aircraft and aircraft systems following manufacture, modification, maintenance, repair or overhaul. Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors are employed by aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments, and by airlines and other aircraft operators.

Main Duties: 

Aircraft mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:


Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
Perform and document routine maintenance
Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.

Aircraft mechanics usually specialize in working on specific aircraft systems such as engines, engine accessories, airframes, propellers, mechanical components or hydraulic systems and specific kinds of aircraft, such as light aircraft, jet transports and helicopters.
Aircraft inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:


Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, repair and overhaul, or modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports.

Employment Requirements: 

Completion of secondary school is required.
A college diploma in aircraft maintenance
or
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program is usually required.
Several years of on-the-job training are required for aircraft mechanics.
Aircraft mechanics and inspectors who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada.
Trade certification for aircraft maintenance engineers is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Trade certification for aircraft structural technicians is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
Industry certification from the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council for some occupations in this unit group is available, but voluntary.
Aircraft inspectors require several years of experience as an aircraft mechanic.

Additional Inormation: 

Aircraft mechanics may progress to foreman/woman, shop supervisor or aircraft inspector.
With experience, aircraft inspectors may progress to shop inspector or supervisor.
Aircraft mechanics and inspectors may acquire further endorsements to their AME licence allowing them to inspect and certify a broader range of aircraft and aircraft systems.
AME licences are issued in the following categories: M ? Small and Large Aircraft, E ? Electronic Systems, S ? Aircraft Structures.AME licences are issued in the following categories:
M - Small and Large Aircraft,
E - Electronic Systems,
S - Aircraft Structures.

Classified Elsewhere: 

Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (9521)
Aircraft engine fitters and assemblers (in 7316 Machine fitters)
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (2244)
Aircraft non-destructive inspection technicians (in 2261 Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians)
Government airworthiness inspectors (in 2262 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers)
Supervisors of aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (in 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)

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Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X