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Aviation Maintenance Training - Career Opportunities
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What the Aviation Maintenance Technician profession involves:
An Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) is
responsible for the up keep and repair of
aircraft and avionics equipment. As modern
aircraft depend on computers and electronic
devices for navigation this is a very
responsible role for highly skilled aviation
mechanics. AMT’s are also responsible for the
operation of emergency systems, communications,
engine monitoring and passenger comfort along
with many other safety features. To operate
these systems, AMT's must complete specialist
training on top of their basic training required
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
AMT’s are also required by the FAA to carry out
Aircraft inspections based on the number of
hours the aircraft has flown, duration since the
last inspection, rotation of operation or a
combination of these factors. Many aircraft
mechanics are also called airframe mechanics,
power plant mechanics, and avionics technicians.
In Canada Aviation Maintenance Technicians are
known as Aviation Maintenance Engineers. AMT’s
may specialize in different areas including
preventive maintenance, repair work or different
types of aircraft.
Education:
Aviation Maintenance Technicians who learn their
skills in schools certified by the FAA receive
an Airframe Mechanic or a Powerplant Mechanic
certification on successful completion of an
exam. Basic training of AMT's include aircraft
structures, engine over haul, electrical
systems, oxygen systems, landing gear,
hydraulics and mechanics etc. To certify as an
Airframe or Powerplant mechanic the FAA requires
a minimum of 18 months practical work
experience. For a dual airframe and Powerplant
certificate you must have a minimum of 30 months
experience working with both engines and
airframes. Completing a course at an FAA
certified mechanic school can replace the work
experience requirement. Candidates must also
pass a written, oral and practical exam.
Aviation Mechanics can further their education
to obtain an inspector's license. Mechanics with
an inspector’s license can then certify work
completed by other mechanics and carry out
inspections. Uncertified mechanics must be
supervised by mechanics with an inspector's
license. To obtain an inspector’s license a
mechanic must have held an Airframe and
Powerplant certificate for a minimum of 3 years
and have 24 months of experience.
Career:
Most commercial airlines require that Aviation
Maintenance Technicians have a high school
diploma in conjunction with an Airframe and
Powerplant certificate. As air travel is
continuously growing the career prospects for
qualified technicians is excellent. Employment
prospects for experienced AMT’s with an Airframe
and Powerplant certificate will be the best. To
stay in demand in the job market, AMT's must
keep their skills up to date through continuing
education. This is because of all the
technological advances in aviation electronics. |
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