Hard Skills
IntermediateBlueprint ReadingThe ability to interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and engineering diagrams to understand aircraft structural requirements.
AdvancedRiveting and FasteningProficiency in using specialized tools to install and remove various types of aerospace fasteners, including solid rivets and blind rivets.
AdvancedSheet Metal FabricationThe skill of cutting, bending, and forming metal sheets into specific shapes using equipment like brakes, shears, and rollers.
IntermediateAviation Regulatory ComplianceKnowledge of FAA or EASA regulations concerning aircraft maintenance, documentation, and airworthiness standards.
AdvancedCorrosion Identification and TreatmentThe ability to detect various types of metal corrosion and apply chemical or mechanical treatments to stop structural degradation.
IntermediatePrecision Measurement Tool UsageExpertise in using micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges to verify that components meet exacting aerospace tolerances.