Structural assembly of aircraft
Aircraft structural assemblers assemble, adjust and install prefabricated parts to build fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft or aircraft components. They check aircraft assemblies to ensure they meet technical requirements. They work for aircraft manufacturers and aircraft sub-assemblies.
Course description
Course ID
N/A
Title
Structural Assembly of Aircraft
Course Objective
Based on the manufacturing instructions and a set of primary parts, the assembler of metal and composite aircraft structures will carry out the following operations: inventory of the parts that make up the assembly, corrective operations (adjustment, machining) before their assembly, drilling and reaming, assembly of parts using different types of fasteners, carrying out sealing operations, carrying out and verifying metallization, conformity and quality control and recording of production documents.
Outline modules
Modules
| 01 | Introduction to the profession |
| 02 | Health and Safety |
| 03 | Reading plans |
| 04 | Measuring instruments |
| 05 | Tools and equipment |
| 06 | Drilling and reaming |
| 07 | Riveting |
| 08 | Special fasteners |
| 09 | Surface preparation and chemical conversion |
| 10 | Sealants and adhesives |
| 11 | Torque tightening and securing fasteners |
| 12 | Inspection and requirement |
Duration
480 Hrs
Training format
20 % Theoretical 10 % Demonstration 70 % Practical