Airframe Repair Career Ladder AFS 427X5.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to collect current career field data and data concerning the utilization and repair of composite materials, and to examine the implications of this data for curriculum training. In addition, this report provides information concerning personnel utilization, job structure, and impact on classification and training. The major responsibilities include repairing, modifying, and fabricating aircraft structure and parts. In addition, the 7-skill level responsibilities include troubleshooting repair situations, performing inspections, and supervising airframe repair activities. To qualify, an airman must complete a 10-week, 4-day technical training course at the Chanute Technical Training Center, Illinois. The course includes training in principles, procedures, and techniques of airframe structural repair and fabrication, as well as familiarization with Air Force publications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140639

Entities

People

  • J. L. Ray

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Bare Bases
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Honeycomb Cores
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Plastics
  • Quality Control

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Occupational Health and Safety.