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| Aerospace Materials Specialist Overview | | | Aerospace Materials Specialist Overview Aerospace Materials Specialists employed by maintenance organizations, equipment manufacturers and airline operators. The duties and responsibilities of the Aerospace Materials Specialist include receiving, stocking, moving and issuing parts and components in routine and AOG situations, and maintaining the inventory of stores items. Advanced level Aerospace Materials Specialists are also responsible for the receiving, stocking, moving and issuing of dangerous goods according to Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA) requirements, and have responsibility for customs documentation, quarantine stores procedures and maintaining critical stores.Aerospace Materials Specialists are thoroughly familiar with safe work practices, and rules and regulations that apply to their work. Certification Requirements To qualify for certification with CAMC, the applicant must possess the necessary knowledge and skills and have successfully performed the required mandatory tasks and sub-tasks within the logbook. The certification is divided into two (2) levels. Level I tasks represent the basic certification requirement that all candidates must meet. Level II certification requires the completion of additional mandatory tasks. In addition, all applicants for Level I must acquire a minimum of twelve (12) months experience in the occupation, based on full-time employment. Registrants seeking Level II certification must acquire twenty-four (24) months experience. 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 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 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 Aerospace Materials Specialists
(note that sub-tasks for each task are not shown below) Block A — Safety and Security
Task 1 - Demonstrates Safe Working Practices and Techniques
Task 2 – Observe Security Measures Block B — Basic Knowledge
Task 3 - Apply General Industry Knowledge to Perform Job Function
Task 4 – Apply Customer Service Concepts
Task 5 – Perform Office ProceduresBlock C — Handling Parts and Materials
Task 6 – Receive Parts and Materials
Task 7 – Stock Parts and Materials
Task 8 – Move Parts and Materials
Task 9 – Issue Parts and Materials
Task 10 – Ship Parts and Materials
Task 11 – Maintain Inventory of Stores Items
Task 12 – Perform Aircraft on Ground Procedures | | |
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