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Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors  (NOC 2244)
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
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This unit group includes mechanics and technicians who 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. Workers in this unit group are employed by aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments and by airlines, the armed forces and other aircraft operators.

aircraft electrical technician, aircraft electrician, aircraft instrument mechanic, aircraft instrument technician, aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) – avionics, avionics maintenance technician, avionics technician, inspector, avionics, instrument inspector, aircraft, instrument overhaul and repair mechanic – avionics.

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The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • 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.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

La Pocatière, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Amqui, Cabano, Causapscal, Matane, Mont-Joli, Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Pointe-au-Père, Trois-Pistoles, Le Bic

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Education & Job Requirements for Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Québec
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Regulatory Body

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The occupation (Engineering Technician and Technologist ) requires certification in the province or territory: Québec
Address: Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec 720-1265, rue Berri Montréal, QC H2L 4X4
Phone: 514-845-3247 - toll free: 1 800 561-3459
Fax: 514-845-3643
Email: techno@otpq.qc.ca
Web Site: www.otpq.qc.ca
Other Contact Information: Information on this profession is available on the website of Immigration-Québec. View the profile here. The profile is only available in French.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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