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aircraft assembly supervisor

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Aircraft assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in aircraft manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures to reduce the cost and improve productivity such as hiring, ordering new equipment and implementing new production methods. They train employees in company policies, job duties and safety measures. They oversee the supplies and communicate with other departments to avoid unnecessary interruptions of the production process.

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Competences
40
Groups
4
Essential
18
Optional
22

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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common aviation safety regulations

The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels.

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Cross-sector

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aircraft mechanics

Technicalities over mechanics in aircrafts and related topics in order to perform a wide range of repais in aircrafts.

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electromechanics

The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical movement.

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mechanics

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

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analyse the need for technical resources

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

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coordinate communication within a team

Collect contact info for all team members and decide on modes of communication.

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Cross-sector

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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evaluate employees work

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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manage health and safety standards

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

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oversee production requirements

Oversee production processes and prepare all the resources needed to maintain an efficient and continuous flow of production.

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read standard blueprints

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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report on production results

Mention a specified set of parameters, such as amount produced and timing, and any issues or unexpected occurrences.

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supervise staff

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

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supervise work

Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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defense system

The various weapons and weapon systems used to protect citizens and to harm or shield incoming enemies and enemy weapons.

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Optional skills and competences 21 competences

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Sector-specific

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ensure aircraft compliance with regulation

Ensure that every aircraft complies with applicable regulation and all components and equipment have officially valid components.

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Cross-sector

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advise on machinery malfunctions

Offer advice to service technicians in case of machinery malfunctions and other technical repair tasks.

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analyse production processes for improvement

Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.

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check material resources

Verify that all requested resources are delivered and in good working order. Notify the appropriate person or people of any problems related to technical and material resources.

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ensure finished product meet requirements

Ensure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.

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identify hazards in the workplace

Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.

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integrate new products in manufacturing

Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.

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liaise with quality assurance

Work closely with the relevant quality assurance or grading party involved.

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monitor manufacturing quality standards

Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.

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oversee logistics of finished products

Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.

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oversee quality control

Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.

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procure mechanical machinery

Procure adequate machinery. Research the market to find the best machinery, staying within budget limits, and negotiate the purchase. Maintain records.

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recruit personnel

Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.

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schedule regular machine maintenance

Schedule and perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs of all equipment. Order necessary machine parts and upgrade equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance.

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tend CNC drilling machine

Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) drilling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

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tend CNC grinding machine

Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) grinding machine designed for manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

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tend CNC laser cutting machine

Monitor and operate a computer numerical controlled (CNC) laser cutting machine according to regulations.

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tend CNC metal punch press

Monitor and operate a computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal punch press according to regulations.

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tend CNC milling machine

Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

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tend computer numerical control lathe machine

Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe and turn machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

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use CAM software

Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.

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