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It was suggested on AirMech Forum that is should repost this here.
"What's the best way to become a LAE?
I've just graduated with a Beng in Aerospace Engineering and had been hoping to go into civil aviation.
I'm aware that it would be unlikely to do an apprenticeship but i want to work closer to the actual airframes than a CAD workstation.
I've been looking into getting some of the modules under my belt and into whether i qualify for the exemption mentioned because iof my Beng.
But how can i get the practical experience required?
I do a bit of electronics hobby stuff and various UAV projects i've been doing on the side but i suspect that is hardly the calibre of mechanical experience required.
Is there any companies or schools which might be willing to work with me?
Are there and recommended methods of getting expereince.?
Do companies really consider taking on people when they have several modules completed?"
Edit: I was told to ask for Genghis
"What's the best way to become a LAE?
I've just graduated with a Beng in Aerospace Engineering and had been hoping to go into civil aviation.
I'm aware that it would be unlikely to do an apprenticeship but i want to work closer to the actual airframes than a CAD workstation.
I've been looking into getting some of the modules under my belt and into whether i qualify for the exemption mentioned because iof my Beng.
But how can i get the practical experience required?
I do a bit of electronics hobby stuff and various UAV projects i've been doing on the side but i suspect that is hardly the calibre of mechanical experience required.
Is there any companies or schools which might be willing to work with me?
Are there and recommended methods of getting expereince.?
Do companies really consider taking on people when they have several modules completed?"
Edit: I was told to ask for Genghis
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HowToGet an EASA part 66
One of the methods would be self-study! When you have mastered all exams
you must apply "within 5 years" (= prove work experience) for the actual licence.
Several companies are hiring mechanics who have already passed partial exams ....
For academic exemptions, work experience requirements and licence info
see http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/177/8355%20Section%20D_06.pdf
More info is on http://www.jartraining.de/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3
and http://www.easa66.com/FAQ.html
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you must apply "within 5 years" (= prove work experience) for the actual licence.
Several companies are hiring mechanics who have already passed partial exams ....
For academic exemptions, work experience requirements and licence info
see http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/177/8355%20Section%20D_06.pdf
More info is on http://www.jartraining.de/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3
and http://www.easa66.com/FAQ.html
[email protected]
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Yes well i see no problem passing the exams
my particular problem is finding someone willing to take me on so i can gain the 5 years experience neccessary
or maybe the lesser amount required for the A-licence and work from there.
all the companys i've enquired with want expeerienced people with time served apprenticeships
does anyone know of any exceptions.?
my particular problem is finding someone willing to take me on so i can gain the 5 years experience neccessary
or maybe the lesser amount required for the A-licence and work from there.
all the companys i've enquired with want expeerienced people with time served apprenticeships
does anyone know of any exceptions.?
Jonititan,
I think your aiming a bit high? Dont expect to start as an engineer.
You will more likely be employed as a mechanic doing the lesser jobs that will build as you experience grows.
Also, if you have a degree, dont go for the A licence - wasted effort - go for the B. That will give you both the Academic and Practical aspects of the level you seek.
I think your aiming a bit high? Dont expect to start as an engineer.
You will more likely be employed as a mechanic doing the lesser jobs that will build as you experience grows.
Also, if you have a degree, dont go for the A licence - wasted effort - go for the B. That will give you both the Academic and Practical aspects of the level you seek.
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i've not so far seen any vacancies for mechanics
is it any particular company that has them?
and i have no experience as a mechanic so that's a strike against that really
is it any particular company that has them?
and i have no experience as a mechanic so that's a strike against that really
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For mechanics read mechanics and fitters...........
you could try the likes of
http://www.aviationjobsearch.co.uk/
http://www.just4aviation.net/
http://www.aircraftengineer.co.uk/
you could try the likes of
http://www.aviationjobsearch.co.uk/
http://www.just4aviation.net/
http://www.aircraftengineer.co.uk/
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Yes well i see no problem passing the exams
my particular problem is finding someone willing to take me on so i can gain the 5 years experience neccessary
or maybe the lesser amount required for the A-licence and work from there.
all the companys i've enquired with want expeerienced people with time served apprenticeships
does anyone know of any exceptions.?
my particular problem is finding someone willing to take me on so i can gain the 5 years experience neccessary
or maybe the lesser amount required for the A-licence and work from there.
all the companys i've enquired with want expeerienced people with time served apprenticeships
does anyone know of any exceptions.?
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If you want to be near a/c but may have trouble getting the hands on experience then you may want to consider the C licence route.
With an appropriate degree you have complete exemption and only need experience in a hangar environment (and this not even on the tools) companies to look at would be fixed base MRO's like Shannon aerospace, SRT, etc. There are also still some airlines with in-house maintenance like BA, Virgin, Monarch, etc. Your C licence would allow you to sign off CRS's following SMI. It is basically a paperwork exercise checking all the documentation is correct and necessary inspections carried out, etc. But it does get you closer to the sharp end of maintenance engineering!
With an appropriate degree you have complete exemption and only need experience in a hangar environment (and this not even on the tools) companies to look at would be fixed base MRO's like Shannon aerospace, SRT, etc. There are also still some airlines with in-house maintenance like BA, Virgin, Monarch, etc. Your C licence would allow you to sign off CRS's following SMI. It is basically a paperwork exercise checking all the documentation is correct and necessary inspections carried out, etc. But it does get you closer to the sharp end of maintenance engineering!
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Jonititan
The pay is quite good at Cat C level. No doubt. But, there is a fantastic
shortage of people with the right practical skills on the Hangar floor in
general, especially structures/sheetmetal and increasingly B2 avionics.
The duties of a Cat C Certifier may legislatively require sound knowledge
of an aircraft type but the actual daily job description does not expect you to apply it in full, ie: you won't be up to your waist in EGPWS
modification kits, performing a skin repair per SRM or adjusting Fuel Flow Regulators IAW EMM etc etc...
Alternate from the Uni route mentioned by Mono, The Cat C can be
earnt after 3 years working at B1 or B2 level where from that platform, your complete aircraft maintenance experience can be used to make better informed decisions :. enhancing airworthiness. Beleive me, this
will make a difference.
Look at the 4th vacancy on the link below - contact them and explain
your situation. The pay may not be something to celebrate over but it
is a growing company and the skills you seek to aquire may be available
to you. You will have to put the effort in though, moreso than Uni, but
the rewards are not limited, at all.
http://www.flybe.com/live/vacancies/...gVacancies.jsp
Good luck
BAe146???
The pay is quite good at Cat C level. No doubt. But, there is a fantastic
shortage of people with the right practical skills on the Hangar floor in
general, especially structures/sheetmetal and increasingly B2 avionics.
The duties of a Cat C Certifier may legislatively require sound knowledge
of an aircraft type but the actual daily job description does not expect you to apply it in full, ie: you won't be up to your waist in EGPWS
modification kits, performing a skin repair per SRM or adjusting Fuel Flow Regulators IAW EMM etc etc...
Alternate from the Uni route mentioned by Mono, The Cat C can be
earnt after 3 years working at B1 or B2 level where from that platform, your complete aircraft maintenance experience can be used to make better informed decisions :. enhancing airworthiness. Beleive me, this
will make a difference.
Look at the 4th vacancy on the link below - contact them and explain
your situation. The pay may not be something to celebrate over but it
is a growing company and the skills you seek to aquire may be available
to you. You will have to put the effort in though, moreso than Uni, but
the rewards are not limited, at all.
http://www.flybe.com/live/vacancies/...gVacancies.jsp
Good luck
BAe146???
