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aircraft de-icer installer

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Aircraft de-icer installers assemble, install, test, maintain and repair mechanical de-icing and anti-icing systems that prevent ice accumulation or formation on aircrafts and spacecrafts.

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Competences
25
Groups
4
Essential
14
Optional
11

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

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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

4 competences
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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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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align components

Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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fasten components

Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

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read engineering drawings

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

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read standard blueprints

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

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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use power tools

Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

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use technical documentation

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

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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 4 competences

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engineering processes

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

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electric current

Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.

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engineering principles

The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

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pneumatics

The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

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3 competences
install bleed air systems

Install de-icing systems that use compressed air from the engine compressor sections to de-ice the plane or parts of the plane.

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install deicing boot

Intall rubber deicing boot on the wings of aircraft according to blueprints and technical plans.

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install electrothermal de-icing systems

Install systems that use an electrical current to de-ice planes or parts of planes.

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Cross-sector

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conduct performance tests

Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.

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install pneumatic systems

Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.

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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 engineers

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

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