Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

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72404

Aircraft mechanics maintain and repair aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Aircraft inspectors inspect aircraft and aircraft systems following manufacture, modification or repair.

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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. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Aircraft mechanics

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

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 of aircraft.

Also Known As

aircraft gas turbine engine technician
aircraft hydraulics mechanic
aircraft inspector
aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) (except avionics)
aircraft mechanic

aircraft repair and overhaul inspector

aircraft repair shop inspector

aircraft structural repair technician

aircraft systems inspector

aviation mechanical component shop technician

certified aircraft technician

flight test inspector

Requirements

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 Saskatchewan, 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.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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8.8%

Female

91.2%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

23.5%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

64.7%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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35.3%

Transportation and warehousing

29.4%

Public administration

14.7%

Other services (except public administration)

20.6%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

44.10%

Southeast

14.70%

Southwest

35.30%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$80,000

Southeast

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Southwest

$64,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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