This unit of competency requires application of technical knowledge to provide advice on the need for modifications, repairs and maintenance requirements within the jurisdiction of CASA.

Applications include aircraft, aircraft systems and items of aeronautical product.

MEA349B

Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

AND

MEA350A

Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

OR

MEA272B

Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations

AND

MEA273A

Select and test avionic engineering materials

1. Develop an aircraft maintenance program and minimum equipment list

1.1. The requirements for an aircraft maintenance program are determined from relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures

1.2. An applicable maintenance program is identified or is drafted in accordance with regulatory guidelines

1.3. The proposed maintenance program is submitted for approval

1.4. The requirement for a minimum equipment list is determined from relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures

1.5. A minimum equipment list is compiled and submitted for approval in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures

2. Develop a continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition

2.1. The need for a continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition is determined from relevant regulations

2.2. A continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition is drafted and submitted for approval in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3. Develop a maintenance organisation exposition

3.1. The requirement for a maintenance organisation exposition is determined from relevant regulations

3.2. A maintenance organisation exposition is drafted in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organisational policies and procedures

4. Provide mechanical advice in aircraft maintenance

4.1. Independent technical input is provided with regard to aircraft structure and mechanical systems/components

4.2. Knowledge of aircraft structures and specialist input is utilised to determine airworthiness

4.3. Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems/components and specialist input is utilised to determine airworthiness

5. Provide avionic advice in aircraft maintenance

5.1. Independent technical input is provided with regard to avionic systems/components

5.2. Knowledge of avionic systems/components and specialist input is utilised to determine airworthiness

6. Evaluate and review aircraft maintenance and management system elements

6.1. Aircraft operation and maintenance trends are monitored

6.2. Maintenance management system elements are reviewed against trends and amendments are proposed in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

written and oral communication

using regulations, policies and procedures to set up maintenance control and management systems

effective use of trend data and specialist advice to determine airworthiness and propose variations to maintenance schedules, repairs and modifications

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

CARs and CASRs relating to aircraft/aeronautical product maintenance and maintenance control

organisational policies and procedures relating to aircraft/aeronautical product maintenance and maintenance control

aircraft structure

mechanical systems and components

aircraft power plants

avionic systems and components

OHS, equity, fraud and ethics

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to set up maintenance control and management systems and provide advice on maintenance, modification and repair of aircraft, their systems and items of aeronautical product. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance

individual or team-related activities

Relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures

Relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures may include:

CARs and Advisory Circulars (ACs)

CASRs, Manuals of Standards and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material

maintenance organisation expositions

continuing airworthiness management organisation expositions

policy manuals

procedures manuals

quality manuals

Independent technical input

Independent technical input may include:

defect investigation and compilation of service difficulty reports

modification proposals

repair scheme proposals

proposed amendments to servicing schedules and maintenance data and programs

advice to maintenance personnel, senior maintenance managers and higher technical/regulatory authorities

Aircraft structure

Aircraft structure includes:

primary and secondary structural components

seating and cargo restraints

Mechanical systems/components

Mechanical systems/components include:

engines and engine systems and components

propellers and propeller system components

landing gear systems and components

hydro-mechanical systems comprising hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and components

mechanical systems and components

electrical systems and components

oxygen

furnishings and safety equipment

Specialist input

Specialist input may be obtained from:

professional engineers

NDT technicians

LAMEs with applicable ratings

personnel with CASR Part 145 or Part 42F certifying authorities

Avionic systems/components

Avionic systems/components include:

electrical power generation and distribution

electrical systems

control and warning systems

flight instruments

aircraft data communication

automatic flight and engine control systems

communication systems

navigation systems

radar

role equipment, such as forward-looking infra-red (FLIR) pods

Aircraft operation and maintenance trends

Aircraft operation and maintenance trends may be obtained from:

aircraft flight and technical records

service difficulty reports

maintenance worksheets

log books

continuing analysis maintenance program reports

data from manufacturers and other operators

Management system elements

Management system elements may include:

aircraft maintenance program

minimum equipment list

continuing airworthiness management organisation exposition

maintenance organisation expositions

This unit contains employability skills.