MEA50110 - Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of avionic maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.

The qualification satisfies CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Regulation Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence B2 (or equivalent interim maintenance authority under CAO 100.66) when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements under 'Licensing' in the Assessment Guidelines and in Appendix 1, and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 147 (or in accordance with the transitional requirements in CAO 100.66). It consists of:

Common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream

Additional diploma level common and imported units that cover supervisor level OHS competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges

Diploma level avionic technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weight and balance calculation.

Credits are also provided towards the MEA50310 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) and the MEA60110 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded a Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) competency must be demonstrated in 31 or 32 units of competency, depending on the choice of elective specialist units. These units consist of:

8 Core Diploma level (CASA licensing) units

22 Core common and technical stream units from Certificate IV that are mandatory for a CASA B2 licence

Either Elective Group A (2 units) or Group B (one unit)

Core Units

Complete all 8 of the diploma level common, imported and avionic technical stream units listed below

Unit Code	Unit Title
MEA111B	Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance	All Cert IV units listed below
MEA112B	Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities	All Cert IV units listed below
MEA113C	Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace	All Cert IV units listed below
MEA116B	Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance	Nil
MEA142A	Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment	Nil
MEA235B	Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance	All Cert IV units listed below
MEA241B	Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications	All Cert IV units listed below
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	Nil

Plus the 22 Certificate IV common and avionic/mechanical technical stream units listed below

Unit Code	Unit Title
MEA101B	Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance	Nil
MEA103B	Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities	MEA101B , 105B, 107B, 108B
MEA105B	Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes	MEA101B , 107B
MEA107B	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications	Nil
MEA108B	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation	MEA105B
MEA109B	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance	MEA105B , 108B
MEA118A	Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment	Nil
MEA201B	Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components	MEA101B , 103B, 105B, 107B, 108B, 109B
MEA203C	Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components	MEA201B
MEA205C	Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components	MEA201B
MEA206C	Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components	MEA201B
MEA207C	Remove and install aircraft electronic system components	MEA201B
MEA223C	Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA203C , 246C
MEA224B	Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA205C , 208C, 246C
MEA226C	Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components	MEA207C , 246C
MEA227C	Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components	MEA223C
MEA228C	Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components	MEA224B , 226C
MEA229C	Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components	MEA226C
MEA232B	Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components	MEA226C
MEA246C	Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts	MEA201B , 260B
MEA260B	Use electrical test equipment	MEA101B , 103B, 105B, 107B, 108B, 109B
MEA301C	Perform aircraft flight servicing	MEA101B , 103B, 105B, 107B, 108B, 109B

Elective Units

Plus specialist elective units from Group A or Group B as defined below.

Unit Code	Unit Title
Group A
MEA225B	Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components		MEA207C , 246C
MEA230B	Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA225B
Group B
MEA231B	Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components	MEA225B	MEA207C , 246C

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Understanding complex directions from senior managers Understanding input from professional engineers, specialist personnel and technical representatives Liaising with maintenance personnel, aircrew and specialists regarding maintenance problems Talking to senior mangers about maintenance and maintenance management problems and making presentations Providing guidance to others and describing clearly faults, problems and spares requirements Negotiating with team members, senior managers and aircraft owners/operators regarding timing and progress of work activities Understanding and interpreting regulations, procedures, instructions and maintenance publications Giving written instructions and Completing maintenance documentation and component tags Writing reports and proposals as required by regulations and organisational procedures Interpreting organisational charts, wiring diagrams and system schematics, reading drawings relating to maintenance activities and interpreting fault diagnosis guides and logic charts Using computers to obtain maintenance data and complete documentation and correspond using email Networking with other maintenance managers and with maintenance controllers
Teamwork	Performing tasks as an individual while being responsive to supervisors and allowing for relevant human factors Working effectively with others who may be of different ages, gender, race, religion and political persuasion Assisting team members with task definition and providing advice on work processes and troubleshooting Providing leadership and development of team commitment and dynamics Monitoring and assessing team performance and providing mentoring and performance feedback Gaining the trust and confidence of team members and resolving conflict within the team Providing team members with the opportunity for ongoing competency development
Problem-solving	Identifying problems in a timely manner and developing practical solutions to maintenance problems not fully covered by maintenance data and to maintenance management problems Proposing solutions to problems as repair schemes, modifications or as amendments to specified maintenance processes Assisting with the resolution of complex problems as a team effort Constantly reviewing problem solving skills and ability to effectively apply competencies to solve problems within the limits permitted by regulatory and organisational guidelines Responding to emergencies or accidents in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements Using mathematical techniques to relate test results to system or component performance, to convert values between systems of measurement, to calculate weight and balance and to develop management solutions to problems
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations that arise as a consequence of regulatory changes, technology, contractual requirements, personnel management changes, operational circumstances, revised maintenance data, practices and procedures Varying work practices and behaviour as a result of performance feedback from subordinates, peers and managers Evaluating ideas to ensure that technical and regulatory aspects have been fully covered before proposing action that may result in modifications or changes to work processes Applying human factors to avoid maintenance errors and maintain quality standards Adapting competencies to the performance of a wide range of maintenance tasks Contributing to a process of continuous improvement and a willingness to initiate, support and participate in the effective introduction of new work practices
Planning and organising	Clarifying task objectives and required outcomes through discussion with managers and team members Planning the use of resources and allocating personnel and resources to tasks Monitoring the time taken to complete tasks against team requirements or targets provided by management Assessing work requirements for quotations Collecting, analysing and organising information relating to assigned maintenance tasks and confirming the purpose and required work outcomes Identifying contingency situations and taking action to resolve problems Identifying the extent of impact on assigned work of changes in procedures, work instructions or regulatory requirements
Self-management	Accepting responsibility for managing individual workload to meet target completion times or fit in with team milestones Assessing personal knowledge and skills when assisting team members with complex tasks and when proposing modifications, repair schemes or changes to maintenance practices Actively seeking opportunities to develop competencies and to apply them across a range of tasks and application of legislation, regulations, policy and procedures to achieve required outcomes and build confidence in own ideas and vision Effectively manage personal work priorities and professional development Identifying career paths and training opportunities that will assist in attaining career goals
Learning	Taking advantage of learning opportunities that arise through training courses provided by the organisation or external providers and through mentoring and on-job training Adapting competencies to accommodate new ideas and techniques Using feedback from subordinates, peers and managers to identify ways in which competence can be improved Mentoring and providing on-job training and induction training to team members Interpreting units of competency and applying them to attainment of identified career goals
Technology	Operating aircraft and avionic systems, test equipment and ground support equipment, ground running engines and troubleshooting faults Using on-board maintenance systems and using maintenance-related software Maintaining aircraft systems, components and test stands Performance testing of aircraft systems and engines Storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment Complying with requirements to complete maintenance records, develop and revise maintenance data and propose amendments to technical publications Amending various forms of maintenance data Using computers and microfiche to obtain maintenance data and using computers to complete records, reports and documentation