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| Aircraft Structures Technician Overview | | | Aircraft Structures Technician Overview The Aircraft Structures Technician’s primary responsibilities include: assessing damage and corrosion of aircraft structures; repairing, replacing and modifying sheet metal and/or composite structures; and, depending upon the nature of the shop, repairing fabric surfaces and wood structures. These duties are completed with the use of sophisticated and specialized tools and equipment. The technician brings to all tasks basic knowledge and experience in a variety of areas including: hand tool operation and maintenance, jig and fixtures construction, and the ability to install fasteners, seal structures and assemble parts. In addition, the structures technician in some shops may be asked to perform specialized work practices and processes such as the fabrication, repair and modification of fluid lines and fittings as well as the repair and replacement of windows and lenses. This occupation is predominantly found in national and regional carriers, and specialty repair shops. For some companies, the duties of the aircraft structures technician overlap with the services performed by other specialty mechanics and technicians. This is particularly true of the tasks which relate to the specialized work practices. Certification Requirements To qualify for certification with CAMC, the applicant must possess the necessary knowledge and skills and have acquired a minimum of thirty-six (36) months in the occupation. The tasks in the logbook were made as generic as possible to accommodate the largest amount of work environments and equipment/tools but do not necessarily cover all tasks performed by individuals. CAMC will apply credit for completion of a CAMC-accredited Aircraft Structures Technician course, an approved Transport Canada course, or a Military (M0C 561) course as part of the minimum thirty-six (36) months, on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of twelve (12) months.This occupation has two (2) sub-occupations, Sheet Metal and Composites. Individuals will be required to complete different blocks of tasks based on their specific experience. AME technicians holding a current S licence are exempt from completing the CAMC logbook but must send a copy of their Transport Canada licence (front and back) with their application, along with a resumé.. Evaluator Instructions The evaluator plays a key role in the CAMC certification system by mentoring, witnessing and attesting to the applicant’s successful completion of required tasks. An Evaluator is an aviation practitioner with experience in the same occupation as the applicant seeking certification; who can attest that the applicant has accomplished the required tasks competently. Evaluators are appointed by the Council based on recommendations by the applicant’s employer. To nominate an individual for evaluator status, the employer must forward a formal letter of nomination to the CAMC Registrar, along with a completed Evaluator Data Form. A resume outlining the individual’s background and experience in the occupation is also required. Individuals approved by the Council to act as evaluators receive a copy of the national occupational standard for their occupation, as well as a certificate and wallet card confirming their status as an evaluator. The duties of the evaluator include:- Supervising the applicant performing the task/subtask.
- Filling in the appropriate Evaluator Data Sheet in the logbook.
- Attesting that the applicant has completed each task/sub-task in a satisfactory manner and in compliance with the current standards including:
- Identifying the appropriate standards;
- electing and properly using the correct tools;
- Performing the task without supervision;
- Completing all necessary documentation.
The evaluator is responsible for ensuring that the applicant meets all of the requirements for certification, including training, experience and competency to carry out the mandatory tasks and sub-tasks without supervision. Any supporting documentation that can attest to the work experience (e.g., certificates, diplomas, letter of employment) should be included.Tasks Common to Most Aircraft Structures Technicians(note that sub-tasks for each task are not shown below) Block A — Safety
Task 1 - Demonstrates Safe Working Practices and Techniques Block B — Basic Knowledge and Experience
Task 2 - Accesses Reference Material and Documents Work Completed
Task 3 - Selects, Operates and Maintains Hand, Power and Measuring Tools
Task 4 – Treats Metals and Corrosion
Task 5 – Constructs/Sets up Jigs and Fixtures
Task 6 – Seals Structures
Task 7 – Installs Fasteners
Task 8 – Assesses Corrosion to Aircraft Structures
Task 9 – Assesses Damage to Aircraft Structures
Task 10 – Assembles and Fits Parts Block C — Sheet Metal Structures
Task 11 – Repairs/Replaces/Modifies Metal Alloy Structures
Task 12 – Fabricates Sheer Metal Parts Block D — Composite Structures
Task 13 – Repairs/Modifies Composite Structures
Task 14 – Fabricates Composite Parts Block E — Fabric and Wood Repair
Task 15 – Recovers/Repairs Fabric Surfaces
Task 16 – Inspects/Repairs Wood Structures Block F — Specialized Work Practices and Processes
Task 17 – Fabricates/Repairs/Modifies Fluid Lines, Conduits and Fittings
Task 18 – Repairs/Replaces Windows and Lenses | | |
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