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aircraft engine inspector

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Aircraft engine inspectors inspect all types of engines used for aircrafts in factories to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. They conduct routine, post-overhaul, pre-availability and post-casualty inspections. They provide documentation for repair activities and technical support to maintenance and repair centres. They review administrative records, analyse the operating performance of engines and report their findings.

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Competences
39
Groups
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Essential
20
Optional
19

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Essential knowledge 8 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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engineering processes

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

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operation of different engines

The characteristics, maintenance requirements and operating procedures of various kinds of engines such as gas, diesel, electrical, and engines with steam propulsion plants.

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Cross-sector

5 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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engine components

The different engine components, their operation, lifecycle and maintenance and repairing needs.

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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 assurance procedures

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

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evaluate engine performance

Read and comprehend engineering manuals and publications; test engines in order to evaluate engine performance.

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Cross-sector

11 competences
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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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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inspect aircraft manufacturing

Conduct inspections in the aviation industry; inspect plants where aircraft parts are manufactured to ensure safety and quality control. Ensure that aircraft components are manufactured in compliance with safety and design specifications.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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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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operate precision measuring equipment

Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.

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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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use technical documentation

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

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use testing equipment

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

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write inspection reports

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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Sector-specific

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aircraft flight control systems

The setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems such as flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft.

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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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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

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Sector-specific

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diagnose defective engines

Diagnose engine damage or malfunctions by inspecting mechanical equipment; utilise instruments such as chassis charts, pressure gauges, and motor analysers.

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disassemble engines

Disassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.

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position engine on test stand

Position the engine on a stand or in a cell, ready for testing, by using a hoist or overhead crane.

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re-assemble engines

Re-assemble transport equipment engines after overhaul, inspection, repair, maintenace or cleaning according to blueprints and technical plans.

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Cross-sector

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act as contact person during equipment incident

Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs. Participate in the investigation by providing insights.

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inspect aircraft for airworthiness

Inspect aircraft, aircraft components, and aviation equipment to ensure they conform to design specifications and to airworthiness standards following major repairs or alterations. Approve or deny issuance of airworthiness certificates.

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issue licences

Issue official documentation which grants licence holders with official permission to perform certain activities, after having investigated the application and processed the necessary documentation.

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lead inspections

Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate questions.

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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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maintain test equipment

Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.

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manage maintenance operations

Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.

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perform test run

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.

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prepare audit activities

Prepare an audit plan including both pre-audits and certification audits. Communicate with the different processes in order to implement the improvement actions that lead to certification.

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record test data

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.

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send faulty equipment back to assembly line

Send equipment that didn't pass inspection back to the assembly line for re-assembly.

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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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