Look for evidence that confirms skills in: Application of applicable occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and practices including the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE) The use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure Demonstrating appropriate cleaning procedures to enable structure inspection. Demonstrating correct inspection procedures, in particular pressurised aircraft, in accordance with aircraft and procedures manuals. Identifying damage to aircraft metallic (ferrous and non-ferrous) structures and/or components by way of: impact fatigue corrosion Identifying the various forms of structural corrosion, stating the causes and structural effects of corrosion on aircraft. Identifying composite materials used in aircraft construction, associated safety precautions and hazards. Inspecting damage and assessing composite components/structures. Handling and storing aircraft metals and composite materials including sealing agents, to industry standards. Identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour. Correctly interpreting and /or producing repair scheme/modification drawings (including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches). Using appropriate hand tools and machines to remove and assemble aircraft structural components, parts, sections and skin including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools and material fasteners (grip pins). Applying correct removal, installation and repair techniques for: a range of rivets (blind and solid) using hand, squeeze and pneumatic situations a range of close tolerance fasteners (standard and oversize - hilocks, taper locks), including hole preparation threaded devices including internal and external thread cutting, Helicoil inserts and damaged stud replacement hardware assembled by close tolerance fits using heat, cooling and force methods, including bearings, bushes and inserts Correctly supporting the aircraft structure by jacking, trestling and/or jigging methods Performing a range of metal structure and composite material repair techniques including: metal scab patch, flush, splice, lap and formed section repair composite external patch, scarf and stepped repairs metal to metal and metal to composite bonding Applying structural corrosion removal/treatment techniques Restoring aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes |