22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors

 

 

22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors install, adjust, repair and overhaul aircraft instrument, electrical or avionics systems on aircraft. This unit group also includes avionics inspectors who inspect instrument, electrical and avionics systems following assembly, modification, repair or overhaul. They 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.

 

Profile
Index of titles
Aircraft and missile electrotechnician - avionics
Aircraft avionics technician
Aircraft electrical equipment inspector and tester
Aircraft electrical inspector
Aircraft electrical mechanic
Aircraft electrical system mechanic
Aircraft electrical technician
Aircraft electrician
Aircraft electronic components technician
Aircraft electronic equipment inspector and tester
Aircraft electronic equipment installer
Aircraft electronic system mechanic
Aircraft electronics inspector
Aircraft instrument inspector
Aircraft instrument mechanic
Aircraft instrument technician
Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) - avionics
Apprentice avionics technician
Aviation electrical components technician
Aviation electronic components technician
Aviation instrument technician
Aviation systems technician - Canadian armed forces
Avionics and electronics calibration specialist
Avionics inspector
Avionics maintenance technician
Avionics mechanic
Avionics systems installer
Avionics technician
Certified avionics technician
Communications equipment repairer - avionics
Electrical accessories shop inspector - avionics
Electrical and electronics technician - avionics
Electronic accessories repair and overhaul mechanic - avionics
Electronics mechanic - avionics
Electrotechnician - avionics
Instrument inspector and tester - avionics
Instrument mechanic - avionics
Instrument overhaul and repair mechanic - avionics
Instrument overhaul technician - avionics
Instrument shop inspector - avionics
Instruments and accessories inspector - avionics
Missile electronics inspector
Missile electrotechnician - avionics
Precision instrument technician - avionics
Radio and electronic overhaul and repair mechanic - avionics
Radio and radar equipment inspector - avionics
Radio and radar equipment installer - avionics
Radio communication equipment repairer - avionics
Radio communication equipment repairman/woman - avionics
Rocket components mechanic - avionics
Shop inspector - avionics

 

Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Aircraft instrument mechanics and technicians
Repair and overhaul, install, calibrate and test aircraft instruments.

Aircraft electrical mechanics and technicians
Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment.

Avionics mechanics and technicians
Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul, test, modify, install and inspect aircraft electronic systems and components including communications, navigation, and autoflight equipment.

Avionics inspectors
Inspect and test aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics systems and ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety.

 

Employment requirements
Aircraft instrument and avionics mechanics and technicians require completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics.
Aircraft electrical mechanics and technicians require completion of a college program as an electrical or electronic technician.
Four years of on-the-job or company apprenticeship training is required for all mechanics and technicians in this unit group.
Avionics inspectors require completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics and three to five years of experience as an avionics mechanic or technician.
Avionics inspectors, mechanics and technicians who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's (AME) licence (category E - avionics) issued by Transport Canada.
Industry certification is available from the Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) for some occupations in this unit group.
In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."

 

Additional information
Aircraft mechanics and technicians who work in repair and overhaul shops service and test electrical, electronic and instrument components.
An AME licence can be obtained by fulfilling the education and training requirements as stated above and passing Transport Canada AME examinations.
Avionics inspectors, maintenance technicians and mechanics may acquire further endorsements to their AME licence allowing them to inspect and certify a broader range of aircraft and avionics systems.
Avionics mechanics and technicians who work in maintenance hangars troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components.
Progression to supervisory positions within specific areas of expertise is possible with experience.

 

Exclusions
Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (93200)
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (72404)
Airworthiness inspector (in 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers)
Electrical mechanics (72422)
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (22312)

 

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