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flieslikeachicken wrote: ↑Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:10 pm

boeingfixr wrote: ↑Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:19 am Welcome to the new C3. We are seeing trends in tech ops that are concerning as well (nothing to do with safety/airworthiness to be clear).

What sort of trends are you referring to?

Lots of serviceable parked aircraft.

Welcome to the new C3. We are seeing trends in tech ops that are concerning as well (nothing to do with safety/airworthiness to be clear).

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Any update on these payscales in 2022?

I have seen a similar situation. However, in that situation the AME signing the book didn't have a valid AME license. The apprentice was also told his book was falsified. The TC inspector let it slip and he had to get all the tasks signed by that person redone.

Think again. That hangar is used for Line/Heavy and cargo. Working on Atr's, Dash 8 classics, Metros and kingairs. Bring a Canada goose jacket.

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-4 engines on the 146 was an excellent idea Old Chap! -Tri-wings are awesome! -Dash-8 fuel panels rock! -HS748 A-checks are the cleanest task ever! -Changing this Kingair windscreen is a breeze! -I certainly don't mind dumping this hangar in -40c so you can leak check your aircraft outside! Let me g...

My, this Lav motor is so nice to change!

Funny you mentioned that, I ordered it earlier. Thanks though!

I think you can just do the ICS course as basic training. Use your current experience as accreditation, then write the 3 tech exams followed by C.A.R.S. That is if they will accept your log book. Now there may be a way around all this but I can't see how from the TC website.

I have been out of trade school since 1999. Since then I have written the whole powerplant section of my M2 licence (last exam was 2002). Anyways now I am back to it again and want to complete Standard Practices, Airframe and CARS. My question is where can I turn to for some refreshing, and check-te...