Totally agree with you rb...but the point from the beginning was about the cost of employing an apprentice as opposed to an AME.here's from CAR 571.11 6)
(6) If a maintenance release is signed by a person in respect of work performed by another person, the person signing the maintenance release must personally observe the work to the extent necessary to ensure that it is performed in accordance with the requirements of any applicable standards of airworthiness and, specifically, the requirements of sections 571.02 and 571.10.
(amended 2000/12/01; previous version)
Yes everybodys extent is different but the person signing must personally observe the work. After that it becomes a question of the company"s operating procedures and what their own rules are.
This is why it costs more...that's it...that's the point I was trying to make.
...again...totally agree with you and that's what I've been trying to say in these threads as well...it's definately not unique to Aviation.In fairness I have experience with apprentices in another industry and I believe the blame game and lack of responsibility is a widespread phenomenon not unique to the AME.
I believe part of the problem lies with the existing AMEs that currently have no time at all for apprentices. Their preconceived notions allow them to make incorrect judgments about the apprentices entering the industry today.
...and that is the kind of attitude that helps no one.My responsibility is to ME and MY well being with regards to liability and workplace stress and I could care less if some punk ass can't figure out how to use a tire gauge after he's been in school.
If I didn't have the mentorship I had when I entered I'm sure things wouldn't have worked out the same...but someone decided to invest in me...because they loved the industry that made them who they were and they decided to return the favour.
In my opinion this is a fundamental responsibility of all AMEs...but some don't agree
I have benefited greatly in my career from this investment and no matter how many times Pat Richard tells me that I'm not happy or that my job is not rewarding or it couldn't possibly be as good as I say and I must be lying my mind won't change.
I like my career choice, I love my job and I am happy going to work everyday...and I make good money
as for the MNR link...it was the only "Government page" I could find with a description of an Aviation apprentice...and therefore it is "official" and of "meaning"
After graduation one must secure work in the Aviation Maintenance Industry to complete an apprenticeship period of on-the-job training under the supervision of a licensed AME. The apprenticeship program can last up to four years.
Oh...btw Pat Richard
Here's a link to a story of 'Heavy Equipment Mechanics' locked out of work because they made too much money. Eventually Caterpillar closed the plant down and shipped 750 jobs south of the boarder. Cat made billions last year and that's how they treated their employees...
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada ... 43684.html