Aircraft Structural Repair Technician

This occupational analysis is directed at the aircraft structural repair technician whose primary responsibilities include assessing damage and corrosion of aircraft structures; repairing, replacing and modifying sheet metal and/or composite structures; and repairing fabric surfaces and wood structures. This document provides a guide to the analysis, a list of occupations involved, descriptions of the basic knowledge and experience required, and specific knowledge required for sheet metal structures, composite structures, fabric and wood repair, and specialized work practices and processes.

A complete course of study for the aircraft maintenance student in the subject of aircraft structures. Covers tools, materials, processes.

Subjects for Airframe Maintenance Technician approved course. Helicopters, ground handeling, corrosion control, materials and processes, airframe structures, welding, painting and finishing.

"This textbook ... was written for the Aviation Maintenance Technician student of today. It is based on the real-world requirements of today's aviation industry. At the same time, it does not eliminate the traditional subject areas taught since the first A&E schools were certified."--p. iii.