Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: aircraft construction principles causes of structural fatigue and preventative measures structural corrosion and preventative measures aircraft structural drawings and repair scheme drawings material specifications for aluminium alloys and steel alloys used in aircraft structure structural material identification by markings and numbering systems material identification by chemical, electrical and mechanical methods material storage requirements hardware types and specifications identification of hardware sealants used in aircraft structure chemical surface treatments electroplating paints and finishes flat pattern development design and manufacture of templates design and manufacture of press tools methods for folding complex and nested sections machinery used for stretching, shrinking, bending, cutting, drilling, rolling, wheeling and folding use of forming blocks, templates and press tools to form components OHS precautions associated with fabrication of aircraft structural components MSDS PPE Look for evidence that confirms skills in: applying relevant OHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and applicable items of PPE the use of approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to aircraft structure identifying various aircraft metals and their basic metallurgy properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means handling and storing aircraft metals to industry standards identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour fabrication of aircraft structural components and parts by: correctly interpreting drawings (including third angle projection, isometric, sectional formats and hand sketches) developing component flat pattern using basic drawing tools, geometric drawing processes, parallel, radial and triangulation methods, calculating and applying bend allowance/deduction/setback (an understanding of flat pattern development terminology is required) using appropriate hand tools, machines (stretching, shrinking, bending, cutting, drilling, rolling, wheeling and folding), forming blocks, templates and presses to form/produce dished, domed, curved components, bent/angled (L, Z, U, hat) sections and lightening holes, flanges and joggles assembling component parts using appropriate hand and machine tools and standard aircraft fasteners to industry standards applying appropriate metal heat treatment processes applying appropriate metal surface treatments |