NOC 7315 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 7315 is for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

NOC skill type/level: Skill Level B

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A college diploma in aircraft maintenance or completion of a four-year apprenticeship program is usually required.
• Several years of on-the-job training are required for aircraft mechanics.
• Aircraft mechanics and inspectors who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada.
• Trade certification for aircraft maintenance engineers is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Trade certification for aircraft structural technicians is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
• Industry certification from the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council for some occupations in this unit group is available, but voluntary.
• Aircraft inspectors require several years of experience as an aircraft mechanic.

List of Job Titles for NOC 7315 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

• Aero-engine mechanic
• Aero-engine technician
• Aircraft accessories mechanic
• Aircraft accessories overhaul mechanic
• Aircraft accessories overhaul technician
• Aircraft accessories repairer
• Aircraft accessories repairman/woman
• Aircraft body repairer
• Aircraft composite and sheet metal repairer
• Aircraft engine accessories overhaul mechanic
• Aircraft engine inspector
• Aircraft engine mechanic
• Aircraft engine mechanical systems overhaul inspector
• Aircraft engine mechanical systems technician
• Aircraft engine overhaul inspector
• Aircraft engine overhaul mechanic
• Aircraft engine repair and overhaul mechanic
• Aircraft engine technician
• Aircraft engine tester
• Aircraft gas turbine engine technician
• Aircraft hydraulics inspector
• Aircraft hydraulics mechanic
• Aircraft hydraulics shop technician
• Aircraft hydraulics technician
• Aircraft hydraulics tester
• Aircraft inspector
• Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) (except avionics)
• Aircraft maintenance mechanic apprentice
• Aircraft maintenance technician
• Aircraft mechanic
• Aircraft mechanic experimental
• Aircraft mechanic learner
• Aircraft mechanical and fuel systems overhaul and repair mechanic
• Aircraft mechanical systems flight tests inspector
• Aircraft mechanical systems inspector
• Aircraft mechanical systems junior mechanic
• Aircraft mechanical systems maintenance technician
• Aircraft mechanical systems mechanic
• Aircraft mechanical systems modification mechanic
• Aircraft mechanical systems preflight mechanic
• Aircraft mechanical systems repair and overhaul inspector
• Aircraft mechanical systems repair inspector
• Aircraft mechanical systems repair shop inspector
• Aircraft mechanical systems technician
• Aircraft plumbing and hydraulics mechanic
• Aircraft power plant mechanic
• Aircraft propeller inspector
• Aircraft propeller systems technician
• Aircraft propulsion technician
• Aircraft reciprocating engine technician
• Aircraft repair and overhaul inspector
• Aircraft repair shop inspector
• Aircraft rotary mechanical systems technician
• Aircraft safety systems mechanic
• Aircraft sheet metal technician
• Aircraft skin repairer
• Aircraft structural repair technician
• Aircraft structural technician
• Aircraft systems inspector
• Airframe mechanic
• Apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)
• Apprentice aircraft mechanical systems mechanic
• Aviation maintenance inspector
• Aviation mechanical component shop technician
• Certified aircraft technician
• Composite repair technician – aircraft
• Engine accessories overhaul mechanic
• Experimental aircraft mechanic
• Flight line mechanic
• Flight test aircraft mechanic
• Flight test inspector
• Gas turbine engine mechanic
• Helicopter mechanic
• Helicopter mechanical systems inspector
• Mechanical systems aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)
• Preflight mechanic
• Propulsion technician
• Rotorcraft aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)
• Rotorcraft maintenance engineer
• Rotorcraft mechanical systems technician
• Structural repair technician
• Structures aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)
• Structures mechanic