T6104 - Repair of airplanes and hydroplanes

Operational Details
Aircraft mechanics repair, maintain and overhaul aircraft structures or airframes, mechanical and hydraulic systems. They also troubleshoot to identify problems and adjust systems according to the specifications and established procedures. They dismantle airframes and inspect structural and mechanical systems ensuring they meet Transport Canada and company standards. Included is avionic or instrumentation repair and calibration.

Aircraft repair, maintenance and overhaul use some specialized tools. However, the activities undertaken are similar to heavy diesel and automotive mechanical work. The standards and inspection reports that must be filed by aircraft mechanics however, are substantially more complex and precise. Some modifications are allowable, including the modifying of the tail section or altering wing tips structurally by extending or chopping sections. Specialized welding and precision machining may be used in the process. Modifications to engines may also be made, especially to private and sporting aircraft.

In some cases, it is necessary to test fly the aircraft after repairs have been made. This is usually undertaken by a company pilot, or a mechanic who is a licensed pilot. An engineer may also accompany the owner of an aircraft to test the calibration of avionic instruments.

Hydroplanes are lightweight, usually aluminum or alloy boats with high powered engines that ride high in the water. (To hydroplane means to be barely touch the surface). Repair and maintenance is basically dealing with the engine and structure of the boat. It may mean overhauling or modifying the engine to high performance standards, or repairing metal tears or dents in the bottom or sides of the boat structure. The activities undertaken are similar to aircraft repair.

SIC Codes
000000860 - Repair of aircraft/hydroplanes