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School Subject: Mechanics

  • Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors

    Legacy duties

    • Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
    • Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
    • Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
    • Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
    • Perform and document routine maintenance
    • Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
    • Aircraft mechanics usually specialize in working on specific aircraft systems such as engines, engine accessories, airframes, propellers, mechanical components or hydraulic systems and specific kinds of aircraft, such as light aircraft, jet transports and helicopters.
    • Aircraft inspectors inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
    • Aircraft inspectors inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, repair and overhaul, or modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
    • Aircraft inspectors maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports.

  • School Bus Driver

    School bus drivers pick up and drop off students along assigned routes, usually before and after the school day. They follow traffic laws, check that the bus is safe to drive, and watch for hazards on the road. They may help students get on and off the bus, remind them about behaviour and safety rules, and keep order while travelling. Drivers also communicate with parents, school staff, or dispatchers about delays, route changes, or student safety concerns. In some workplaces, they may use radios, cameras, or route tools to stay informed and report problems. The main focus is safe, reliable transportation for students.

  • Aircraft Mechanic and Inspector

    Aircraft mechanics and inspectors inspect aircraft parts and systems, diagnose problems, and repair or replace damaged components. They work on engines, landing gear, flight controls, hydraulics, and other systems needed for safe operation. They may read maintenance manuals, follow technical procedures, test completed work, and record repairs and inspections. Some tasks involve checking aircraft before and after flights, finding defects, and confirming that work meets safety rules. In some settings, they also help certify that an aircraft is airworthy when allowed by their role and employer requirements. The work can include both regular maintenance and urgent repairs to keep aircraft available and safe.

  • Truck and Bus Mechanics

    Legacy duties

    • Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions
    • Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
    • Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
    • Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
    • Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

  • Truck Drivers

    Legacy duties

    • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, weighing over 4600 kg with three or more axles, to transport goods and material to destinations
    • Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo
    • Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes and cold storage
    • Perform emergency roadside repairs
    • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
    • Record cargo information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in log book or on on-board computer
    • Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular telephone and on-board computer
    • May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
    • May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.
    • Operate and drive straight trucks to transport goods and materials over urban and short inter-urban routes
    • May drive lighter, special purpose trucks such as tow trucks, dump trucks, hydrovac trucks or cement mixing trucks
    • Perform pre-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicles such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo.

  • Taxi and Limousine Drivers

    Legacy duties

    • Pick up passengers and drive them to destinations in taxicabs or limousines
    • Assist passengers with luggage and in boarding vehicles
    • Collect flat-rate or taximeter fares
    • Record transactions
    • Maintain contact with taxi dispatch unit.

  • Telephone Installers and Repairers

    Legacy duties

    • Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
    • Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
    • Repair or replace defective and damaged telephones, wire and associated equipment.

  • Telecommunications Equipment Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Install, remove and maintain various telecommunications equipment and related systems such as telex and facsimile machines, teletypewriters, mobile radios, cellular telephones, pagers and other related telecommunications equipment
    • Configure operating systems and install software for access to the Internet
    • Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
    • Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment.

  • Subway and Light Rail Trainsit Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate subway or rail transit vehicles as part of two-person crew
    • Observe signals at crossings and arrival and departure points
    • Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors
    • Report delays, malfunctions and accidents to control unit
    • Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures.

  • Supervisors, Electronics Manufacturing

    Legacy duties

    • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components
    • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
    • Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
    • Requisition materials and supplies
    • Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
    • Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed
    • Prepare production and other reports
    • May set up machines and equipment
    • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related helpers and labourers.