i think its quite hard to make a simple guidelines
its quite complicated unless there is someone very2 rajin to do that

maybe you can make a template of faq question and when people answer it you update the faq now and then

first of all u hve to understand about the license first, there is three ways of obtaining it,
first take the license yourself which mean collecting 5 yrs of experience on aviation and finish all the easa cat b1/b2 module.
second, get the license via a part 147 easa approved training school
third is like nilai college, miat, metc etc2

requirement is basically age, ability to think and speak english and experience
this is applicable for first and second method

for the miat nilai etc most of it only requires spm holders, i cant answer on miat and nilai, cause i dint know much about it

sallary is a lot(subjective) but not as much as pilot, fresh lae at mas should be getting arnd 3k+ without overtime,
and salary will go up if u have more type rating(type of a/c) and seniority

jobs responsibilities is make sure the aircraft doenst crash or you'll be in BIG trouble
LAE job is to certify maintenance work, eg: a component is to be changed , u will have a group of mechanic working for u, you instruct them what to do, observe it, once it done u have to approve it, then if anything happen on that component or a/c crash due to that task u approve, they will look for u and one more time you'll be in BIG trouble
and another one is to carry out inspection (all this is the simplest way of explanation)

for me the career is quite interesting, once again, im telling this from what i can remember, not proven in black and white,im still a tame not a lame yet, correct me if im wrong

but i would suggest u to read the thread properly,



from one of the forumer, its not impossible to read all the pages if u are really interested in this career

This post has been edited by azameel: Jan 31 2009, 01:39 PM

hakunamatata, why don u start a new thread on it?
mayb u can summarised n filter all da info here...
and other forumers in the aviation industry can help contribute valueble imformation...

yep. this thread is nice but its info is all over the place. even the most fired up LAME-to-be would be challenged to read all 77 pages. we should cater for the lazy lucky one that pop in later too. start over with all the info, documents, faqs in 1st page. a proper LAME thread. too long to wait till 2500 posts.

I suggest open a new LAME thread in EDUCATION ESSENTIAL.

Because Jobs & Careers is more towards discussing about working. Most people here are interested to study - hence education. Got students interested in LAME but can't find it there including me...suddenly found it here.

ths thread started out as LAME prospect, the next level of career in aircraft maintenance. but thread evolve towards education, on how to become LAME right after finishing school.

Hiddentrap, u are right. How to become LAME should be in Education Essential. any volunteer?

The volunteer should be knowledgable in this course. LAME student or real LAME is the best

yeah...i totally agree wif lestat n hidden trap..

but we can start a new thread here bout LAME... summarised their job scope, requirements to be one, career path and salary, working environment , erc...

This post has been edited by santana: Jan 31 2009, 08:06 PM

I agree. Time to start a new/proper thread strictly on LAE/LAME, job descriptions, responsibilities and related functions.

any starters?? dont just agree, put some initiative
create a template what u need to know, faq .etc and gather up all the answer and update it.
im lazy btw coz i know what i should know for now already, but wanna know more for personal knowledge
and i dont mind sharing what i know

This post has been edited by azameel: Feb 1 2009, 03:17 AM

i agree too. but like azameel said, "i think its quite hard to make a simple guidelines. its quite complicated unless there is someone very2 rajin to do that"

so maybe it's going to end like this as well unless we have a proper forum site like airmech.co.uk or someone very2 rajin to update in the first page. hehehe...

anyway, here is my suggestion:
1. LAME job descriptions, responsibilities, salary and related functions.
2. DCA requirement and EASA requirement (since some college doing EASA)
3. list of college that provide training (including fees, years, advantages).
4. after finish study (including job descriptions, salary, years to gain license).

we also can add related information like how to add trade avionic to mechanical or vice versa and helicopter license to fixed wing license and vice versa.

thank you...

This post has been edited by ezi23: Feb 1 2009, 07:03 AM

ok seems like many agreed wif it, so b4 the topics dies off, ill volunteer myself doin a guide!!

my suggestions is ill discover all my questions n others questions on the 1st page n those who is sure bout it giv us the detailed info. ill try 2 update it day by day. u guys hav 2 help fill up as much info as possible in the 1st page, so tat every1 would hav a better understandings, ok?

im nt quite forum savvy n hav totally no idea bout dis career, so u guys hav 2 help me out as much as possible, alrite?

i'll help u as much as i can,
i dont dare to start a new thread cause later lazy want to update

This post has been edited by azameel: Feb 2 2009, 09:59 PM

so here it is:

LAME

lets get started guys!!

after the education part is seperated, this thread should go on and concentrate on the job itself.

jazzy, what else lie beyond after license? say im tired of working on aircraft, and have complete collection of snap-on tools , what other position to go after?

what about QA or may be a dca surveyor? any qualifications to be aware of?

If become QA or DCA survayor, dont forget me. The Snap-On can pass to next generation, cause until I only have 11 tools including tool box and goggle.

@JohnMax, @meteor. can u explain me about technical service engineer?i've got IQ/written test this saturday.

Lestat,
May apology for a late reply!

After working on the floor.. thare are opportunities in Planning, QA, Training if you still do not want to loose contact with the aircrafts..
Earn big bucks becoming Technical Representative/Customer Support.
Join DCA? ( Not for the salary, obviously) This one needs goos aircraft coverage and QA experience preferably but not mandatory.

Go into the management. Managers and above if you're lucky!

Tools for own DIY thingy.. else.. sell to cover cost!

Jazzy, I'm new to this forum... agree with your comment. Just to highlight that holding a license gives you only a scope of engineering management functions, one need to equip self with additional knowledge and exposures such as in financial aspects, human resources, marketing, administration ... including teaching. Just as we start off in the maintenance world having teachers for the required skills, one now have to look for mentors and coaches as well as proper qualifications to be acceptable in the management side. For those who have just acquired their licenses, they must discipline themselves to read more books and publications as well as acquired "friends" for this objective. It may be tough but the resultant can be fruitful in the forthcoming years ... javascript:emoticon(':)')

nice thread guys, im new here.
i have considered about this LAME course after i got my spm result.
but i'm worried i will be a "white mouse". coz i got not much information about this.
so currently im studying at mmu . haih...

hey guys.. i just finish my SPm.. and wanted to go nilai university college to study aircraft maintenance engineer.. and i want to know whether nilai is good or maybe not? please provide me info.. n guide me.. tell me what i do now is it correct or ther's a better way?