Engineering technician - Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician (Fixed & Rotary Wing)

Knowledge

K1: understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations Back to Duty

K2: understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians Back to Duty

K3: understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector Back to Duty

K4: understanding the typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment Back to Duty

K5: understanding approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems Back to Duty

K6: understanding the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to Back to Duty

K7: understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role Back to Duty

K8: understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact. Back to Duty

K9: understanding why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures Back to Duty

K16: understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation applied in an aircraft maintenance environment. Back to Duty

K17: understand the structure, properties and characteristics of materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of aircraft components, whole structures and sub-assemblies Back to Duty

K18: understand the fundamentals of electrical, electronic, digital, analogue, aircraft systems and maintenance practices Back to Duty

Skills

S1: obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation) Back to Duty

S2: working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity Back to Duty

S3: undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment Back to Duty

S4: carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment Back to Duty

S5: dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel Back to Duty

S6: completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity Back to Duty

S7: restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location Back to Duty

S20: read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain aircraft components and systems Back to Duty

S21: select and use the correct hand and mechanical tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance of aircraft apply human factors in aviation – attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety Back to Duty

S22: use mechanical and electrical measuring and or test equipment while carrying out aircraft maintenance activities Back to Duty

S23: carry out aircraft functional checks and fault diagnosis e.g. electrical bonding and earthing; flight control rigging Back to Duty

S24: use ground support equipment Back to Duty

S25: identify, control, repair and prevent damage, fatigue and corrosion of aircraft components Back to Duty

S26: maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors Back to Duty

S27: maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors Back to Duty

S28: use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly Back to Duty

S29: carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies Back to Duty

S30: identify and install mechanical fasteners Back to Duty

S31: use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets and jointing techniques Back to Duty

S32: assemble, repair and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems Back to Duty

S33: inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems Back to Duty

S34: undertake aircraft flight-line handling and operations Back to Duty

S35: carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub – assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable Back to Duty

S36: maintain aerospace components, sub – assemblies or whole systems as required undertake aircraft role configuration activities/requirements Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics. Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance Back to Duty

B2: Work effectively in teams. Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their actions on other people and the business Back to Duty

B3: Effective communication and interpersonal skills. open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude Back to Duty

B4: Focus on quality and problem solving. Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency Back to Duty

B5: Continuous personal development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice Back to Duty