Aircraft De-icer Installer Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does an Aircraft De-icer Installer Do?
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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Where Do I Start?
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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Skills You Need to Become an Aircraft De-icer Installer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAircraft Mechanics knowledge
Technicalities over mechanics in aircrafts and related topics in order to perform a wide range of repais in aircrafts.
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EssentialCommon Aviation Safety Regulations knowledge
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all …
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EssentialElectromechanics knowledge
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 …
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
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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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
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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EssentialAlign Components skill
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialFasten Components skill
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
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EssentialRead Engineering Drawings skill
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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EssentialRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialUse Power Tools skill
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
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EssentialUse Technical Documentation skill
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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Optional Skills (5 of 11 displayed)
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OptionalEngineering Principles knowledge
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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OptionalElectric Current knowledge
Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.
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OptionalEngineering Processes knowledge
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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OptionalPneumatics knowledge
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
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OptionalConduct Performance Tests skill
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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OptionalInstall Pneumatic Systems skill
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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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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OptionalInstall Bleed Air Systems skill
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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OptionalInstall Deicing Boot skill
Intall rubber deicing boot on the wings of aircraft according to blueprints and technical plans.
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OptionalInstall Electrothermal De-icing Systems skill
Install systems that use an electrical current to de-ice planes or parts of planes.
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