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| Aircraft Simulator Technician Overview | | | Aircraft Simulator Technician Overview The Occupational Standard encompasses all the tasks performed by an Aircraft Simulator Technician working in aircraft simulator manufacturing and training environments. Airline operators such as Air Canada maintain a fleet of simulators for the training and upgrading of their pilots. The variety of types of simulators to be maintained by the Aircraft Simulator Technician is dependent on the type of aircraft operated by the airline. Training facilities maintain a variety of simulators depending on the market demands. Technicians are required to repair, modify, test and troubleshoot aircraft simulators. They must also operate the various systems and verify the simulator functions against pre-established specifications.The Department of National Defence (DND) also requires the services of Aircraft Simulator Technicians to meet the needs of their unique fleet of aircraft simulators. Special applications, such as weapons/artillery, require additional specialized training and have not been addressed in this occupational standard. Aircraft Simulator Technicians are qualified electrical/electronics technicians/technologists and/or avionics technicians that must meet the high demands of technological changes affecting the aerospace industry world-wide. Certification Requirements To qualify for certification with CAMC, the applicant must possess the necessary knowledge and skills and have performed a minimum of 70% of the tasks identified in the logbook and also have acquired a minimum of thirty-six (36) months in the trade in an Aircraft Simulator Technician Facility. CAMC will apply credit for completion of a CAMC-accredited Aircraft Simulator Technician course as part of the minimum thirty-six (36) months trade requirement on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of twelve (12) months. 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. Evaluator Instructions An Evaluator is an aviation practitioner with experience in the same occupation as the applicant seeking registration; who can attest that the applicant has accomplished the required tasks competently. Evaluators are appointed by the Council based on recommendations by the applicants 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 individuals 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 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/subtask in a satisfactory manner and in compliance with the current standards including:
- Meeting the appropriate knowledge requirements
for the level of certification; - Selecting 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 knowledge requirement levels to carry out the mandatory tasks and sub-tasks. Any supporting documentation that can attest to the candidates work experience and education (e.g., certificates, diplomas, letter of employment) should be included.
Tasks Common to Most Aircraft Simulator Technicians(note that sub-tasks for each task are not shown below) Block A Safety
Task 1 - Identifies Required Personal Protective Equipment
Task 2 Selects Required Personal Protective Equipment
Task 3 Verifies Condition of Safety Devices/Equipment
Task 4 Reviews Safe Work Procedures Block B Standard Practices
Task 5 - Repairs Wires
Task 6 Modifies Cables (Electrical and Control)
Task 7 Installs Safety Devices
Task 8 Applies Sealing Materials, Solvents, Cleaners and Coatings
Task 9 Repairs and Replaces Conduit Block C Simulator Main Power Distribution and Control
Task 10 - Maintains Main Power Distribution and Control
Task 11 Troubleshoots Main Power Distribution and Control Block D Host Computers and Peripheral Hardware
Task 12 Operates Host Computers and Peripheral Hardware Task 13 Maintains Host Computers and Peripheral Hardware
Task 14 Troubleshoots Host Computers and Peripheral Hardware
Task 15 Repairs/Replaces Host Computers &/or Peripheral Software/Hardware Block E Input/Output Systems
Task 16 Maintains Input/Output Systems
Task 17 Troubleshoots Input/Output Systems
Task 18 Tests Input/Output System Cards Block F Visual Computer, Image Generator and Peripherals
Task 19 Operates Visual Computer, Image Generator and Peripherals
Task 20 Maintains Visual Computer, Image Generator and Peripherals
Task 21 Troubleshoots Visual Computer, Image Generator and Peripherals
Task 22 Repairs/Replaces Visual Computer, Image Generator and Peripherals Block G Visual Display Systems
Task 23 Maintains Visual Display Systems
Task 24 Troubleshoots Visual Display Systems
Task 25 Calibrates/Tunes Visual Display Systems Block H Motion and Control Loading Hardware
Task 26 Operates Motion and Control Loading Systems in Maintenance Mode
Task 27 Maintains Motion and Control Loading Systems
Task 28 Troubleshoots Motion and Control Loading Systems
Task 29 Calibrates/Tunes Motion and Control Loading Systems Block I Instructor Operating Systems
Task 30 Operates Instructor Operating Systems
Task 31 Maintains Instructor Operating Systems
Task 32 Troubleshoots Instructor Operating Systems Block J Flight Deck
Task 33 Operates Simulated/Stimulated Aircraft Systems
Task 34 Maintains Flight Deck
Task 35 Troubleshoots Flight Deck Malfunctions
Task 36 Calibrates Simulated Aircraft Instruments
Task 37 Sends Aircraft Instruments for Calibration &/or Repair Block K Simulator Performance Evaluation
Task 38 Performs Simulator Pre-Flight Check
Task 39 Runs Tests to Maintain Simulator Qualifications Block L Data Development Utilities
Task 40 Modifies Data
Task 41 Inputs Data (NAV, Lesson Plans, ATC)
Task 42 Tests Data
Task 43 Reviews Documents to Determine Effectiveness of Modification Block M Simulator Software/Hardware Modifications
Task 44 Analyses Scope of Work
Task 45 Designs Change
Task 46 Implements Modifications
Task 47 Tests Modifications Block N Visual Modelling
Task 48 Gathers Data
Task 49 Plans Visual Layout and Details
Task 50 Inputs/Modifies Data
Task 51 Tests and Evaluates Visual Model | | |
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