Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: applicable OHS procedures, including the use of PPE and MSDS construction methods and materials used in: fuselage sections wing sections engine nacelles and mounts windows and window frames doors, locks and access panels definition of structural terms, i.e. safe life, damage tolerant, failsafe, stress, strain, shear and cycles inspection requirements for metal and composite structure, including: ageing aircraft inspection requirements safe life structure damage tolerant structure fail safe structure potential causes of structural failure NDT methods and application of the various techniques construction methods of, and assessing common defects in, aircraft plastic transparencies basic constructional features of, and assessing common defects in, glass windscreens the various forms of structural corrosion, stating the causes and structural effects of corrosion on aircraft the terms associated with composite materials and types of composite materials requirements for handling and storing aircraft metals and composite materials, including sealing agents, to industry standards means of identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour structural and non-structural component methods of attachment, faying surface treatment and fuel tank sealing non-pressurised fuselage aircraft doors, related seals and window and transparent panel attachment methods and sealing aircraft interior fittings (trim, linings, seats and floor panels) construction and attachment methods the location and attachment or stowage methods for emergency equipment 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 bolted repairs repair of integral fuel tanks and sealing of faying surfaces, including specific OHS and PPE requirements surface finishes and methods of restoration, including specific OHS and PPE requirements how to obtain MSDS relevant maintenance and structural repair manuals relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures Look for evidence that confirms skills in: applying all relevant OHS procedures, including the selection and use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE demonstrating appropriate cleaning procedures to enable structure inspection demonstrating correct inspection procedures 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 or the various types of corrosion inspecting damage and assessing composite components/structures identifying various aircraft metals and their basic properties identifying composite materials used in aircraft construction, associated safety precautions and hazards correctly interpreting repair scheme drawings, including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches using appropriate hand tools and machines, 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 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, stepped and bolted repairs metal to metal and metal to composite bonding applying structural corrosion removal/treatment techniques restoring aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals to: remove and install structural and non-structural components remove and install aircraft interior fittings remove and install doors, door seals, windows and transparent panels checking and adjusting all doors and access panels, including locking mechanisms removing and installing emergency equipment |