Course Curriculum

• Aerospace Manufacturing

  • The History of Aviation
  • Primary Assemblies of an Aircraft
  • Principles of Flight
  • Airplane Control
  • Aircraft Configuration
  • Aircraft Materials
  • Aircraft Construction
  • Aircraft Corrosion
  • Aircraft Regulations

• Mathematics

  • Introduction to Basic Math
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Introduction to Fractions
  • Working with Fractions
  • Decimal Numbers
  • Numbers and the Number Line
  • Positive and Negative Numbers
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • The Metric System

• Health & Safety

  • Introduction to OSHA
  • Making Work a Safer Place
  • Help! What to Do in an Emergency
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Eye and Face Protection
  • Head Protection
  • Foot and Leg Protection
  • Hand and Arm Protection
  • Body Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Hazardous Materials
  • HazCom
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hazard Material Storage
  • Work Area Safety
  • Fall Prevention
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Hand Tool Safety
  • Power Tool Safety

• Engineering Drawings

  • Aerospace Introduction to Blueprints
  • Blueprint Terminology
  • Blueprint Views
  • Blueprint Lines
  • Blueprint Dimensions and Tolerances
  • Blueprint Symbols
  • Engineering Drawing Review
  • Wire Bundle Installation Paperwork
  • Electrical Production Illustrations

• Measurement

  • Introduction to Precision Instruments
  • Rules
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Grip Gauges
  • Countersink Gauges
  • Fastener Height Gauges
  • Rivet Inspection Gauges
  • Fastener Inspection Gauges
  • Gap Inspection Gauges

• Fasteners

  • Temporary Fasteners
  • Rivets
  • Bolts, Screws, and Washers
  • Threaded Inserts
  • Hi-Loks
  • Lockbolts
  • Nut Plates
  • Blind Rivets
  • Identifying Fasteners
  • Fasteners and Fits
  • Securing and Lockwiring Fasteners
  • Torque Tools

• Power Tools

  • Pistol Grip Drills
  • Drilling Techniques
  • Winslow Drills
  • Compression Riveters
  • Rivet Installation Tools
  • Introduction to Stationary Power Tools
  • Disc and Belt Sanders
  • Drill Press
  • Band Saw
  • Arbor Press
  • Bench Grinder

• Cutting Tools

  • Drill Bits
  • Drill Guides and Drill Stops
  • Countersinking Tools

• Aerospace Manufacturings

  • Marking Fastener Locations for Drilling Project
  • Setting Up the Drill Motor
  • Drilling Pilot Holes and Enlarging Holes
  • Deburring
  • Driving Protruding Head Rivets
  • Setting the Countersink Tool (project)
  • Introduction to Sealing
  • Chemical Safety
  • Preparing the Surface
  • Selecting the Right Sealant
  • Applying the Sealant
  • Sealing Basics
  • Fay and Prepack Sealing
  • Fillet and Injection Sealing
  • Cap Sealing
  • Electricity and the Airplane
  • Electrical Bond and Ground Introduction
  • Pre-installed Ground Studs
  • Electrical Fay Surface Bonds
  • Direct Ground Stud
  • Fillet Sealing a Ground Stud
  • Fay Sealing a Direct Ground Stud
  • Wiring in Airplanes
  • Wire and Cable Basics
  • Wire, Cable, and Wire Bundle Markings
  • Circular Connectors and Contacts
  • Installing a Connector
  • MTC Connectors
  • Tying Wire Bundles
  • Clearance and Separation
  • Minimum Bend Radius
  • Clamping Wire Bundles – Part One
  • Tying Wire Bundles for the Wire Bundle Installation Project
  • Project Installation Plan
  • Project and Drawing Review
  • Pre-routing Wire Bundles
  • Clamping Wire Bundles – Part Two
  • Torque and Inspection

• Electrical

  • Electrical Measurement and Unit Conversion
  • Resistance Test Equipment
  • The Fluke® Multimeter
  • The Biddle® Ohmmeter
  • The Avtron® Ohmmeter
  • The Hewlett Packard® Milliohmmeter
  • The BCD M1® Ohmmeter
  • Hand Tools for Electrical Wiring
  • Electrical Connectors and Fasteners
  • Terminals and Splices
  • Crimping
  • Crimping a Terminal
  • Crimping a Pre-insulated Splice
  • Coaxial Cable
  • Coaxial Connectors
  • Coaxial Connector Tools
  • Coaxial Connector Assembly
  • Fiber Optics and Light
  • Manufacturing Optical Fiber
  • Fiber Optic Cable
  • Handling Fiber Optic Cable
  • Quality and Safety

• Career Building

  • Kicking Off Your Job Search
  • Finding Jobs to Apply For
  • Networking
  • Completing an Employment Application
  • Creating Your Resume
  • Crafting a Cover Letter
  • Understanding the Interview Process
  • Making a Positive Impression
  • Responding to Interview Questions
  • Addressing Special Interview Concerns
  • After the Interview
  • Surviving Your First Day on the Job
  • Turning a Job into a Career