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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide mechanical systems advice
   • Independent technical input in the maintenance, repair and modification design relating to aircraft mechanical systems and structures is provided when requested by maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers and higher technical authorities
   • Aircraft mechanical systems knowledge is utilised to determine aircraft airworthiness
   • Knowledge of aircraft structures is utilised to determine aircraft airworthiness
2. Provide avionic systems advice
   • Independent technical input in the maintenance and modification design for aircraft avionic systems is provided when requested by maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers and higher technical authorities
   • Aircraft avionic systems knowledge is utilised to determine aircraft airworthiness
3. Conduct/advise an aircraft recovery
   • Battle/incident damage and operational capability of an aircraft is evaluated
   • Repair methods and/or limits are determined
   • An aircraft recovery is planned

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Independent technical input is provided:	Utilising subject matter experts and documented technical information Verbally In writing In accordance with regulations and organisational policy and procedures To operators, engineering officers and executive personnel
Aircraft mechanical systems include:	Engines Landing gear systems Hydro-mechanical systems comprising oil, fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic Furnishings and safety equipment Propellers
Aircraft structures include:	Primary and secondary structure Flight controls Fairings Doors Access panels
Aircraft avionic systems include:	Electrical generation and distribution Electrical systems Electrical control and warning Flight instruments Aircraft data communication Automatic flight and engine control Communications Navigation Radar Life support Ordnance

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment on at least one occasion, and must include:

oral and written communication

management

damage assessment, including repair scheme development and/or extension

development of modification proposals

review of maintenance requirements.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

modification proposal development and processing

repair scheme proposal, including equivalent strength repair design and justification for extension of an approved repair scheme

management processes for monitoring and reviewing maintenance requirements

aircraft structure

aircraft mechanical systems

aircraft avionic systems

aircraft recovery procedures

work health and safety (WHS), equity, fraud and ethics.

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