About the droop compensator;

The operation or mechanism may vary from engine to engine (Allison 250 and PT6 i.e.)

But the main purpose or basic concept remains the same. That is to maintain N2 in the variation of N1.

No problem mate. Just glad to be of a little help.

And yea, in rotorcraft system especially the flight theory, you need to do a lot of imagining and visualizing to understand it. Even when lots of explanations were already given. lol

Why? MAS already has too many technicians? LWTR holders?

Yes, i am totally aware of that. Let me rephrase my question.

Is there already too many of them trainees at MAS? Are they not even considering taking any people trained/graduated from other training organisations?

Those are only diplomas and degrees offered by MIAT same as other colleges/institutes/universities offering their own diplomas/degrees.

The most important thing you must understand is that, in order to become an LAE, one must obtain the license (LWTR) from DCA by passing the exams/tests that are mandatory for you to take in the road to licensing. That's how the term Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) came to use.

So it doesn't matter which diploma you take in MIAT. Coz ultimately you still need a license to be a full-fledged LAE. If there is any differences, it would be that;

-Avionics diploma: you are expected to become an Avionics LAE
-Aeroplane diploma: you are expected to become an Aeroplane LAE
-Helicopter diploma: you are expected to become a Helicopter LAE

But in the end of the day, you still have choices on which direction you want to go. As i said it, if you're taking helicopter diploma, you are only expected to become a helicopter LAE but not obligated. I know this one MIAT student who is on his final year diploma course of helicopter maintenance but he's going for aeroplane license and well on his way. The only thing that's left for him to do is the 6 month on-job training (OJT) and completing the necessary and appropriate work schedule before applying to DCA to sit for the exam.

Another thing, the only difference between a diploma-holder LAE and a degree-holder LAE is the amount of salary that they receive. And then there are the type-ratings that would further differentiate between LAEs.

And to finally answer your question, avionics LAE will be responsible for the maintenance of the electronic systems on-board the aircraft mainly the ones in the flight deck (cockpit). While aeroplane LAEs (generally speaking) are mainly responsible for the aircraft structure (airframe) maintenance.

So, i'll say it again, irregardless of which diploma you take in MIAT, be it avionics, aeroplane, helicopter, composite, or manufacturing, you can still become an LAE.

They would ask you (of course in any interview) to tell a little bit about yourself and also about aviation or aircraft in general. If you know something specific it'll be much better.

RM10k a year? Is that a degree course? I think their diploma courses only cost RM8500 a year.

You can apply for MARA scholarship or PTPTN loan. Or you can apply for any Yayasan <insert negeri here> loan/scholarship on your own if you're eligible for any.

Do any of you guys happen to know any books or publications regarding tools/equipments in aircraft maintenance?

Someone told me that (when going for OJT) it's better and faster to collect and complete your work schedule in MAS Subang rather than KLIA. Because Subang is where all the heavy maintenance are being done. So it's best to go over there if you wanna collect work schedule instead of the front-line KLIA. Do you guys from MAS concur to this?


On another note, does anyone know anything about Air Atlanta in KLIA?



Are you implying that girls don't have the brains for avionics? lol

I see. So most girls for avionics because they do have the brains for it.

I guess for most airframe/mechanical or powerplant guys avionics are just headaches and they tend to avoid it. lol But nonetheless, they still have to know the basics. Coz in certain situations they still have to interact with avionics, like when performing BITE test for example. Plus, most aircraft systems nowadays are based on electronics.

Will there be any TJT intake next year?

@cardin, good luck for the interview.

I see. Well lets hope they'll be requiring more junior techs in the future. lol

Since more and more people are beginning to realize the opportunity that lies in aircraft maintenance.

I didn't know there's actually a minimum height requirement.

Tho the short (and small) ones will be the most likely candidates to be sent into the fuel tanks. lol

I think one with a good basic understanding of English can already start on the aircraft maintenance journey. It can (and has to) be further improved along the way, of course.

Eventho it is not necessary for maintenance personnel to meet the Operational Level 4 of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements but still, a good command of English is very important.

Category 'C' license for powerplant.


But for rotorcraft (helicopter) LAEs, they do not have that privilege, eventho they are 'A&C' license holder. Because starting an engine on a helicopter is considered a flying procedure and it falls within the pilot's jurisdiction (simply because the pilot has the license to fly). So helicopter LAEs needs the help of the pilot if they want to do an engine run.