
Course Description:
Aerospace quality technicians reduce development costs, decrease maintenance expenses, and increase customer safety and satisfaction.
This program was developed with input from industry partners to ensure that aerospace quality assurance technicians have a deep knowledge and mastery of aircraft manufacturing processes.
Course Target Audience:
- Air transport
- Aircraft parts manufacturing
- Guided missiles, space vehicles, and parts
- Satellite communications
- Search, detection, and navigation guidance
- Space research and technology
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
- 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
- Introduction to Sealing
- Chemical Safety
- Preparing the Surface
- Selecting the Right Sealant
- Applying the Sealant
- 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
Mathematics
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
Quality
Engineering Drawing
- Aerospace Introduction to Blueprints
- Blueprint Terminology
- Blueprint Views
- Blueprint Lines
- Blueprint Dimensions and Tolerances
- Blueprint Symbols
- Introduction to GD&T
- GD&T Terms and Symbols
- Rules of GD&T
- Geometric Tolerances
- Datums
- Engineering Drawing Review
- Wire Bundle Installation Paperwork
- Electrical Production Illustrations
Measurements
Fasteners
Aerospace Manufacturing
- Flight Control Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Landing Gear Systems
- Aerospace Hydraulic Systems
- Aerospace Pneumatic Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Propulsion Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Avionics Systems
- Anti-Icing and De-Icing Systems
- Environmental Systems .
- Window and Door Systems
- Commercial Aircraft Structures
- Marking Fastener Locations for Drilling Project
- Setting Up the Drill Motor
- Drilling Pilot Holes and Enlarging Holes
- Deburring
- Driving Protruding Head Rivets
- Assembly Preparation for Advanced Fasteners Project
- Installing Nut Plates
- Compression Riveting
- Installing Bolts
- Securing Bolts with Lockwire
- Marking Fastener Locations for Countersinking and Flush Riveting Project
- Setting Up the Assembly and Drill
- Drilling, Enlarging, and Deburring Holes
- Setting the Countersink Tool (project)
- Countersinking (project)
- Flush Riveting
- Assembly Preparation for 90 Degree Drilling Project
- Installing 5/16 Inch Hi-Loks
- Installing 3/16 Inch Hi-Loks
- Installing Protruding Head Rivets
- Removing Rivets in the 90 Degree Drilling Project
- Removing 5/16 Inch Hi-Loks
- Electricity and the Airplane
Power Tools
Cutting Tools
Electrical
Communication
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