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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.

Aircraft mechanics and technicians who work in repair and overhaul shops service and test electrical, electronic and instrument components.

Avionics mechanics and technicians who work in maintenance hangars troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components.

• 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."

• 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.
• Progression to supervisory positions within specific areas of expertise is possible with experience.

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