... professional development of an individual
ultimately results in a safer, stronger and more effective
workforce with strong compliance to a CoC.
COMPETENCY FOCUS OF CAAM GE PAE
i. Competency A – Sound Theoretical Knowledge
of the Area of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Knowledge is assessed in the subject covered
by aircraft engineering and aircraft maintenance
as stipulated by regulatory requirements. The
fundamentals of aircraft maintenance engineering
in terms of construction and systems with relevant
scientific knowledge and the basic laws of physics
are required. With the foundation, one maintains
and extends a sound theoretical approach in
enabling the introduction and exploitation of new
and advancing technology.
ii. Competency B
Application of knowledge in the field of aircraft
maintenance engineering. Strong application
can be observed when a graduate engineer
is strong in aircraft system diagnostics with
strong analytical skills. With this competency, a
LAME has the ability to dissect aircraft system
deficiencies and recommend best solutions
and conclude if the safety and airworthiness
of the aircraft is affected by the system
discrepancies within the scope of a LAME. The
inquisitive mind has the ability to investigate
system fault symptoms through a well-grounded
theoretical knowledge with valid and accurate
interpretation of aircraft system behaviour.
Penetrating deep into the systems operational
components provides a solid conclusion as far
as aircraft and public safety is concerned. The
basic ability to develop maintenance operational
support processes should be considered as an
application of knowledge. For example, when a
new aircraft is inducted into the system, there
are the maintenance operation processes or
workflow processes that have to be developed
without contradicting the OEM or authority
requirements.
iii. Competency C
A good demonstration of technical and commercial
leadership in the field of aircraft maintenance
engineering.
iv. Competency D
A good demonstration of effective interpersonal
skills in the field of aircraft maintenance
engineering.
v. Competency E
A good demonstration of personal commitment to
professional standards, recognising obligations to
society, the profession and the environment.
DISCUSSION
Based on the study above, it is important that
CAAM AML holders registered at BEM who are
considered as experts under the aeronautical
engineering discipline in the area of aircraft
maintenance engineering be encouraged to
become P.Eng.
Without a professional development pathway
for CAAM AML holders registered at BEM, there may
be a lack of motivation for continuous professional
development and improvement to enhance their
overall competencies and instead only focus on
technical skills and knowledge. Non-professional
behaviour may lead to poor relationships, improper
communications, exploitation, selfishness, breach
of confidentiality or the code of conduct. With a
professional pathway, a CAAM AML GE is able
to develop from the expert level to the P.Eng
level. This is important because professional
development of an individual ultimately results
in a safer, stronger and more effective workforce
with strong compliance to a CoC. This echoes the
11 th Malaysian plan in enhancing human capital
development in Malaysia. Even more importantly,
the elevation of this profession may bring the
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