Journeyman Tool Push, Flashlight Holder

5400AirportRdSouth · Post by **5400AirportRdSouth** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:25 pm

Hi Folks,

Working my way ( slowly ) toward a PPL and eventually CPL. I have basic automotive mechanical skills and want to learn a little more about the mechanical / maintenance side of things.

I have little interest in pursuing any type of AME qualification, more along the lines of getting to know my way around under the cowling and a better understanding of things ( and the funny noises they make to tell you they are becoming unhappy things )

I'm hoping someone on here has a home-build or other project on the go and would appreciate an extra set of hands around the shop for a few hours a week. Like I said, basic automotive mechanical skills and knowledge of hand tools, etc. I'm not looking for a job, looking for someone doing this as a hobby who needs the help and could pass on a few kernels of wisdom in exchange for my greasy hands...

I'm in Vancouver and am out at Boundary Bay most weekends. I've poked around Delta Airpark a few times, met a few friendly folks, but nothing more than that to date...

If anyone else has any other ideas on how I might get my head under the hood for a look-see, suggestions are welcome.

Wasnt sure if this was better posted here or under maintenance, mods, feel free to move me if you think mis-posted.

Fly Safe & Have Fun

5400

youngflier · Post by **youngflier** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:58 pm

when you get your licence and want to fix planes for free then call me. hahaha i'm kidding good lucky

Hooked · Post by **Hooked** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:31 am

Look into ICS Canada, I have a few AME friends who highly regard this course. It is all online through correspondence. I have a cousin who works at Pierson on the big iron and he said that he spent a ton of money and two years getting the same information from a college program. He has told me that he has guys that work with him who have done this course who make the same as he does and did the course in six months. For 700 bucks I think it could be a good investment for anyone who wants to fly commercially. The only thing to keep in mind is that some operators look at AME/Pilots as an excellent resource, some operators look at it that you are probably too spread out to be a good pilot or a good AME and therefore won't give you the time of day. Good Luck.

http://www.icslearn.ca/aircraft/index.html

Krashman · Post by **Krashman** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:58 pm

These days with the amount of places looking for AMEs or AME apprentices I would suggest finishing your commercial and then working at a place looking for an AME apprentice...

You may even be able to trade some time for some work?

5400AirportRdSouth · Post by **5400AirportRdSouth** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:32 am

wicked, good stuff.

The ICS course sounds like a good approach personally, even just for the knowledge. I have to admit, my self-study discipline sucks... If I was a little more with it, I'd probably just buy a good book or two for basic know-how.

I'm not really up on what an AME or AME apprentice needs in order to get a job, I'm assuming theres some sort of formal license involved?...

Would an online correspondence course like this actually qualify someone to work as an apprentice?

Any else ever try this course? I took a quick peek, but it wants my money before I get to see anything.... Isnt ICS the one that used to advertise for small-engine repair and private-eye courses on matchbook covers? Not trying to be an jerk....

youngflier - yeah, you bet, I'll trade my five-thumb wrenchin for a PPC. If the avcanada guys dont kill me, an AME will... ( thats a joke mmmkay? )

Thanks for the info,

5400

mikegtzg · Post by **mikegtzg** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:20 pm

5400 there is a RAA chapter based out of Delta Airpark. I'm sure one of the people hanging around drinking coffee in the canteen area can tell you who to call. Go to a meeting as a guest and just ask.
I'm sure someone out there could use the help and motivation.