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AVIM 101 - Aerospace Manufacturing Core


PROGRAM: Aerospace Manufacturing Certificate
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an overview of aerospace manufacturing methods and procedures. The course will be delivered in an online format covering 9 subjects in the following areas: Aircraft Familiarization, Sealing & Safety, Manufacturing Paperwork, Engineering Processes, Precision Instruments, Hand Tools, Blueprint Reading, Bonding & Grounding and Composite Materials.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities and culture of aerospace manufacturing.
  2. Identify basic aircraft types, manufacturers and models.
  3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of sealing principles in aerospace manufacturing.
  4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of aerospace manufacturing paperwork and procedures
  5. Develop self-strategies for the use of product databases and online resources.
  6. Understand the use of engineering process requirements in aerospace manufacturing.
  7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of precision measuring tools.
  8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of hand held power tools and associated safety procedures
  9. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fasteners used in aerospace manufacturing
  10. Understand the use of blueprints and picture sheets used in aerospace manufacturing.
  11. Understanding of electrical bonding, grounding theory and tools
  12. Understand the common materials used in composites, their safety considerations and general properties.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Aircraft Familiarization
  • Aircraft Structure
  • Manufacturing Paperwork
  • Engineering Processes
  • Precision Instruments
  • Hand Tools
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Bonding and Grounding
  • Composite Materials
  • Sealing and Safety

 
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