Helicopter Maintenance Engineer?
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Helicopter Maintenance Engineer?
Hi,
I am a Commercial Helicopter Pilot looking at getting into the AME side of things, with a particular interest in the Robinson helicopter.
As I have no engineering experience, I guess an apprenticeship is the place to start? Any suggestions?
Looking to fast-track the whole process, if this is possible.
Regards
Jared
I am a Commercial Helicopter Pilot looking at getting into the AME side of things, with a particular interest in the Robinson helicopter.
As I have no engineering experience, I guess an apprenticeship is the place to start? Any suggestions?
Looking to fast-track the whole process, if this is possible.
Regards
Jared
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: england
If you complete an approved 147 apprenticeship, which is 2-3 years full time study & OJT, with 2400 hours minimum taught hours & 2 years practical experience in your log book, plus all of the B1 or B2 module passe you can apply for your licence.
Without an approved couse, you will be looking at 5 years log book experience minimum, plus passes in all of the B1 or B2 modules.
There is no real way to fast track becoming an LAE, as it relies heavily on the skills & knowledge gained over a wide variety of tasks that simply cannot be taught from a book.
Full details on the CAA website: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/177/8355%2...20D_07.pdf:ok:
Without an approved couse, you will be looking at 5 years log book experience minimum, plus passes in all of the B1 or B2 modules.
There is no real way to fast track becoming an LAE, as it relies heavily on the skills & knowledge gained over a wide variety of tasks that simply cannot be taught from a book.
Full details on the CAA website: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/177/8355%2...20D_07.pdf:ok:
Last edited by Kengineer-130; 13th May 2012 at 23:42.
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From: Falling off the end of the thread
Can you not have a word with any engineer that works on what you fly, they may allow you to help out, it will increase your knowledge on what you fly whilst attaining the experience.
