Fitting
As part of our Fitting program we offer several modules on demand.
Aircraft fasteners
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with structural loads
- Recognise reaming operations according to structural loads
- Be familiar with general aspects relating to aircraft fasteners
- Be familiar with the geometric requirements for carrying out reaming and countersinking
- Know how to choose the correct fastener length
- Know how to use washers (including PLI washers)
- Be familiar with how to assemble bushes using liquid nitrogen
Aircraft fasteners: general overview
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with structural loads
- Recognise reaming operations according to structural loads
- Be familiar with general aspects relating to aircraft fasteners
- Be familiar with the geometric requirements for carrying out reaming and countersinking
- Know how to choose the correct fastener length
- Know how to use PLI washers
- Be familiar with how to assemble bushes using liquid nitrogen
Anti-corrosion and paint touch-ups
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to map a defect
- Understand chemical conversion through chromating
- Be familiar with carrying out paint touch-ups
Drilling / reaming
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the basic principles of drilling
- Be familiar with the specificities of drilling metallic materials
- Be familiar with the specificities of drilling composite materials
Electrical bonding: Airbus Helicopters
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Understand the purpose of electrical bonding on aircraft
- Understand the principle of electrical continuity
- Be familiar with the possible tools and assemblies
- Be familiar with taking measurements with devices
- Implement final protection
Mastics
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the products that can be used and their areas of application
- Be familiar with the conditions of application
- Know how to find information on product codes, processes and diagram instructions
- Be familiar with the risks and means of protection used when applying sealants
- Know how to mix two-component cartridges
- Be familiar with the procedures for applying sealants
- Know how to dispose of waste
Non-structural adhesive bonding and bonded substrates
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with non-structural adhesive bonds
- Be familiar with processes for assembling bonded substrates
Torque tightening/locking
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Understand the role of torque tightening
- Be familiar with the equipment available for tightening
- Know how to apply torque tightening
- Understand the role of locking
- Be familiar with the different types of locking
Electrical wiring
As part of our Electrical wiring program we offer several modules on demand.
ATA 24 Electrical power
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the basic principles of electrical power on aircraft in the Airbus range
- Be familiar with the principles of electrical distribution on aircraft in the Airbus range
- Be familiar with the principles of electrical network protection on aircraft in the Airbus range
- Be aware of the connections found on electrical wires
ATA 92 electrical routing: general overview
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to recognise electrical components on aircraft
- Be familiar with electrical routing rules
- Be able to recognise anomalies to be reported
- Be familiar with repair solutions
Band-it cable ties
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to state how to use BAND-IT cable ties
- Be familiar with the tools to be used to install these ties
- Know which final checks should be carried out on a BANDIT cable tie
- Be able to use the BAND-IT cable tie in practice
Coaxial/Twinax crimping
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to crimp coaxial or Twinax contacts using qualified tools
Crimping of copper wires
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the tools for crimping contacts and terminals on copper wires
- Be familiar with the procedures for crimping contacts and terminals on copper wires
- Be familiar with the acceptance criteria for crimped contacts and terminals
- Be aware of the risks posed by poor crimping
Electrical bonding and grounding
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Understand the importance of grounding
- Understand how grounding works
- Understand the principle of continuity
- Be able to carry out electrical bonding
- Be able to recognise electrical bonding
- Be aware of the consequences of poor electrical bonding
Electrical bonding measurements
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the purpose of electrical bonding measurements
- Be familiar with the resources to be used
- Know how to carry out electrical bonding measurements and interpret the results
- Know how to complete the associated documents
- Be familiar with the specific requirements for test repeats
Electrical continuity and insulation testing
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to carry out an electrical measurement correctly
- Be familiar with the measurement methods for different wire types
- Be familiar with the different types of continuity testing
- Be aware of the risks posed by poor measurements
Electrical risk on aircraft: BR/BC/BE level – initial
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the personal and collective protective
- Equipment required for each work area
- Be familiar with the voltages present
- Know how to define the proximity zones applied to live aircraft
- Know how to move around safely in a live aircraft
Electrical risk on aircraft: BR/BC/BE level – refresher
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the personal and collective protective equipment required for each work area
- Be familiar with the voltages present
- Know how to define the proximity zones applied to live aircraft
- Know how to move around safely in a live aircraft
Electricity for helicopters
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with how to route harnesses
- Be familiar with electrical routing rules
- Understand the purpose and principles of electrical bonding
- Know how to use electrical bonding documents
- Be aware of the consequences of poor electrical bonding
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Understand ESD and its origins
- Be familiar with the consequences of ESD
- Be familiar with the methods of controlling ESD
- Be able to adopt a more preventive approach
Fibre optics
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Understand how fibre optics work and their importance to the aeronautical sector
- Understand the part reference numbers used at Airbus
- Be able to apply precautionary measures when handling fibre-optic cables
- Be able to route fibre-optic cables correctly in different configurations
- Be able to detect non-compliances
- Be familiar with the different procedures for checking and cleaning fibre-optic cables
H0/B0 electrical accreditation: specific aeronautical requirements
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to identify and analyse electrical risks
- Be familiar with the prevention requirements
- Be able to implement appropriate preventive measures
- Be able to integrate prevention into work preparation
- Know what to do in the event of an electrical accident or fire
Large cross-section aluminium crimping
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to crimp terminals using qualified tools
Overbraiding
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Acquire theoretical knowledge relating to use of the various techniques for protecting overbraided electrical harnesses, applied to aircraft in accordance with Airbus reference documents
Pressure seals
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to fit a pressure seal using qualified tools
Quadrax crimping
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to crimp a Quadrax contact on a Quadrax wire using qualified tools
Reading of 2D electrical drawings
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to connect seat-to-seat harnesses (reminders)
- Know how to assemble electrical equipment
- Know how to connect PCUs and mask stowage boxes (reminders)
- Be familiar with the rules for routing and protecting harnesses in accordance with IPDA83-01 and 80-T-40-101
- Know how to read and interpret 2D electrical drawings in the A320 cabin
Self-soldering/heat-shrink sheaths and sleeves
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the tools used for carrying out self-soldering
- Be familiar with the procedures for using self-soldering sleeves, and heat-shrink sheaths and sleeves
Small cross-section aluminium crimping
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to crimp terminals using qualified tools
Stripping of electrical wires
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to strip an electrical wire correctly
- Be able to determine the length of insulation stripping required on an electrical wire
- Be familiar with the different types of tools
- Be aware of the risks posed by poor stripping
Cabin integration
As part of our Cabin integration program we offer several modules on demand.
ATA 25 Commercial furnishings: Cabin floor coverings
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to establish the datum position
- Be familiar with the process for laying Mylar and NTF
- Be familiar with the main difficulties encountered when laying floor protection in damp areas
- Be familiar with the procedures for fitting floor path illumination, raceways and carpeting in the cabin
ATA 25 Commercial furnishings: Complex assemblies
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to build a monument
- Know how to fit hat-racks and overhead stowage compartments (OHSCs)
- Be familiar with high ceiling passenger service channel (HCPSC) assembly procedures
- Know how to assemble a seat in the cabin and cockpit
ATA 25 Commercial furnishings: Installation of insulation blankets
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the role of insulation blankets
- Know how to install an insulation blanket
- Be familiar with the procedures for repairing insulation blankets
- Be familiar with the verification criteria for insulation blankets
ATA 25 Commercial furnishings: Trim, finish and traceability
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to fit cabin, hold and cockpit trims
- Be familiar with the principles of traceability of equipment assembled on aircraft
- Know how to fit emergency equipment and labels
- Be able to finalise and protect the cabin layout
ATA 52 Adjustment and checking of cabin doors
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be able to recognise the parts of a door
- Be familiar with the procedures for adjusting a door on the FAL
- Be able to recognise and facilitate reporting of anomalies encountered during final inspections (postes neutres)
- Know how to check door adjustments
- Know how to inflate pneumatic accumulator, arm door actuators and assemble slides
ATA 53 Cabin floors
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Know how to establish the datum position
- Be familiar with the process for laying Mylar and NTF
- Be familiar with the main difficulties encountered when laying floor protection in damp areas
- Be familiar with the procedures for fitting floor path illumination, raceways and carpeting in the cabin
Systems
As part of our Systems program we offer several modules on demand.
ATA 21 Air conditioning / pressurisation: assembling air pipes
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Gain knowledge of the various functions of ATA 21
- Be able to identify the main parts of the air conditioning circuit
- Be able to raise operator awareness about the general instructions for assembling air conditioning pipes
ATA 27 Flight controls: general overview
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the architecture of primary flight control circuits
- Be familiar with the architecture of secondary flight control circuits
- Be familiar with the safety measures relating to flight control settings
ATA 28 Fuel circuit
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the dangers of fuel
- Be familiar with the different functions of ATA 28
- Understand the main parts of the fuel circuits
- Be familiar with the general instructions for assembling fuel pipes
ATA 29 Hydraulic circuit
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Gain regulatory and technical knowledge of ATA 29
- Be familiar with the rules for assembling hydraulic pipes
- Be familiar with the safety rules relating to hydraulic circuits
ATA 32 Landing gear: general overview
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with how landing gear work
- Be familiar with how the brake circuit works
- Be familiar with the various safety features associated with the undercarriage
- Be familiar with the characteristics of aircraft tyres
ATA 35 Oxygen circuits: assembling pipes
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with ATA 35 oxygen circuits on aircraft
- Be able to identify the different O² circuits
- Be familiar with and apply safety instructions
- Be able to carry out an O² installation in compliance with safety rules
- Be able to check an O² installation
ATA 35 Oxygen circuits: oxygen masks
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the different types of oxygen masks
- Be familiar with the specific requirements for O² masks in aeronautics
- Know how to test and recondition O² masks
- Be familiar with the different safety rules
ATA 36 OHDS/Bleed circuit
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with general aspects of the OHDS/Bleed system
- Be familiar with the risks associated with pressurising the circuit
- Be familiar with system installation rules
- Be able to check and inspect the system
Fluid sampling
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the different types of contamination
- Be familiar with the consequences of contamination
- Be able to carry out fluid sampling on aircraft
- Know what Airbus’s FACERPF certification is and its internal equivalent
Water-air-fire
On completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be familiar with the different components of the WATER AIR FIRE system
- Be familiar with the specific assembly requirements for these systems
- Be familiar with the specific verification requirements for these systems