Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: aircraft construction principles and structural component attachment methods: types of aircraft structure structural loads loads under various conditions of flight causes of structural failure attachment methods: bolts and screws solid and blind rivets close tolerance fasteners bonding the construction methods used in: fuselage sections wing sections engine nacelles and mounts windows and window frames doors, locks and access panels in pressurised and non-pressurised aircraft describing various aircraft metals and their basic properties: ferrous non-ferrous aircraft plastic transparency construction methods and common defects glass windscreen basic constructional features and common defects composite materials: terminology materials used for minor repairs OHS requirements aircraft structure inspection requirements: metallic structure non-metallic/composite structure (other than wood and fabric) ageing aircraft inspection requirements safe life structure damage tolerant structure fail safe structure NDT methods and application of the various techniques assessment of structural damage: types and classes of mechanical damage types of corrosion and determining the extent of damage relevant documentation and manuals damage limits and repair schemes for metallic and non-metallic structure procedures for the fabrication and fitment of metal repairs: scab patch flush patch splice lap formed section corrosion removal and passivation procedures for performing composite repairs: external patch scarf patch stepped repairs procedures for replacement of primary structure components, such as: fuselage frames and longerons wing spars or spar caps wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings tailplane attachment fittings aircraft mensuration checks – when required and methodology repair of integral fuel tanks and sealing of faying surfaces, including specific OHS and PPE requirements surface finishes and methods of restoration how to obtain MSDS relevant maintenance and structural repair manuals relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures Look for evidence that confirms skills in: applying relevant OHS regulations and practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE using 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 hazard 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 – hillocks and 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 |