Do not try to skip years or try to cheat the system, it will only hurt you. As you progress through the apprenticeship program, every year that you pass, the expectations increase. Your skill level has to match the level that you are in. Let's say you skip first year and get hired on as a second ye...

If you have an hour to burn, this is a good listen. It's two automotive mechanics talking with an aircraft mechanic. It's American based, but from the automotive side it's the same as Canada.
https://youtu.be/uXC2gnwpiAg?si=EFf42eFThsVDj-Wo

Wow. I figured the “work for free” and “pay your own training” only applied to the aircraft fondlers but I stand corrected. Elon obviously has his own cult all falling in line nice and pretty with the “can do” attitude. Pathetic honestly but just ripe for abuse. I don’t know what else to say but en...

Being a technician at Tesla, you are going to top out around $50 an hour. Starting out as a first year apprentice, it's going to take over 10 years before you see that 50 an hour. In those 10 years you have to learn how some of the most complex vehicles on the road work. You are going to be doing a...

This is a trade of passion, not wealth. Aviation will love you with that mindset. You are their dream person Being a technician at Tesla, you are going to top out around $50 an hour. Starting out as a first year apprentice, it's going to take over 10 years before you see that 50 an hour. In those 1...

The automotive repair industry and Elon Musk are both very ani-union, gotta do your own negotiating. Do not try to skip years or try to cheat the system, it will only hurt you. As you progress through the apprenticeship program, every year that you pass, the expectations increase. Your skill level h...

As I stated before, I'm an automotive technician. I'm considering spending the last half of my career as a AME. I live in Calgary. My last job: automotive dealership, $38 an hour flat rate. Monday to Friday. I was the night shift team lead. I would work from 5pm to 2-3am. I had to baby sit boomers, ...

Yes the pizza delivery guy is paid more than the apprentice. But that is all the delivery driver will ever do. As the years go by the apprentice learns new skills and his wage increases. He now make $40-60 an hour and has multiple employers fighting over him What will the apprentice or AME do in th...

In dealership, we also have warranty time which sucks for us mechanics. Indie shops are cheaper but if a car is under warranty, they take it to the dealership because it's cheaper, and they also don't want to void the warranty with aftermarket parts/repairs by taking it to an indie shop. Dealership...

He now make $40-60 an hour and has multiple employers fighting over him. While this might sound good, let me explain: In Automotive, that pay-rate is based on book time, not regular hours like in Aviation. If you are gonna work for flat-rate, you are always gonna be racing against the clock and com...

Exactly! They want you to improve and be competitive, at the same time they pay you this kind of wage? Do you know how much expenses we have to foot to do this "job"? I work for money right now, not for passion or ego! Everywhere you go, they will try to pay you as less as possible and demand more ...

So I have to ask what are you doing here mocking experienced peoples comments when you have eff all experience/not employed in the industry being discussed??? I get that you've apparently wrenched on european luxury cars and kia's, but quite bluntly, you have zero business telling any experienced A...

I don’t think you can attest to “the same or less pay” when the ad doesn’t list the wage. Furthermore other jobs on shift work do not have the same liability. Similarly liable jobs are paid much more in Canada. This industry chews up greenhorns and spits them out. Once you’re more experienced and I...

Then go fill your boots, rookie. If haven't been paying attention, greenhorn enthusiasts are just what theyre after. Then again, maybe you're already there, considering you did cars in yyc for years. In any case, enjoy your poor choice of going into aircraft maintenance in Canada. I do not work for...

Show me on the doll where the big bad AMO touched you. I think the worst thing about the ad is not listing a wage. Would "looking for airplane mechanic, send resumes" be better? Lots of jobs are similar, and have shift work, and for the same or less pay. https://ca.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=6b7a6e9ce...

Then go fill your boots, rookie. If haven't been paying attention, greenhorn enthusiasts are just what theyre after. Then again, maybe you're already there, considering you did cars in yyc for years. In any case, enjoy your poor choice of going into aircraft maintenance in Canada. I do not work for...

Show me on the doll where the big bad AMO touched you. I think the worst thing about the ad is not listing a wage. Would "looking for airplane mechanic, send resumes" be better? Lots of jobs are similar, and have shift work, and for the same or less pay. https://ca.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=6b7a6e9ce9...

I'm looking for opinions and reviews for ICS Canada's aircraft diploma course that is offered online as an alternative training requirement to obtain an M license. Has anyone been through this course themselves? what was your experience like learning at your own pace? I'm interested in applying for...

As a AME, how does your employer keep track of what you do all shift? How is your performance measured? I have seen in a few AME job ads "performance bonus" what is that exactly? Does a smaller AMO do this differently than a large airline? In the wonderful world of fixing cars, my entire shift is mo...

[quote=Bug_Stomper_01 post_id=1210329 The trade itself is awesome, I like the diversity (in helicopters) engine, driveline, structural, avionics, component work, vibration analysis. I enjoy it all, I’ve worked very hard to get to the level and amount of training / knowledge I’m at, and it came at a...

[quote=Bug_Stomper_01 post_id=1210304 You have to like what you fix. I specialize in Porsche's because I like them. A big ass mud covered dump truck isn't my thing. But I think a 787 is. Part of my current job is helping to admister an apprenticeship program. I think being the student might be a ni...

[quote=Bug_Stomper_01 Absolutely hearing you man, you’ve got the ICS done that’s a start but you’ll have to fulfill CAR566 requirements of hands on which means roughly 4 years of apprenticeship if memory serves. That’s a chunk, and the industry is very soft. Have you considered heavy duty? You can ...

Yes but you can rely on that schedule and elect to work more if you want. It’s mandatory to work whatever is required in aviation to get the aircraft serviceable. Lots of travel and you’ll be up north for a few years to get started feeding the flys. Usually these ass hats pay a day rate while you w...

I agree money isn’t everything but time away from work is. If you think being an AME is a 9-5 job in Canada you’re going to have another thing coming. So you’ll have ridiculous hours (largely unpaid) and less home life. For what? Just to finger blast a bunch of rich peoples junk? That's kinda what ...

You’re working for the wrong company man. I could get you a job at a nearby marina for more than that with your experience. There isn't many marinas in the middle of Alberta. There is a lot more to a job than just money. Every person that I have met that chases money around is just miserable. I cou...