Introduction to Advanced Composites in Aviation
Course Duration
2 Days
Course Structure
The two day course includes presentation and guest lecturers to support composite repair application and process. Sample composite materials will be available for review during the course. This is an interactive class with discussion and media content provided on composite repairs to enhance the learning experience. All delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of this course.
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at staff of Aviation Leasing, Regulatory authorities, MRO and Technical Service Organisations within the aviation industry, as well as personnel who are looking for a broader understanding, particularly in the industry at this point with extensive growth of usage of Advanced Composite materials.
Course Objectives
Attendees gain an understanding of the basic properties of composite material components and the usage in the aerospace industry. As well as gaining an understanding of the various issues and concerns regarding the usage of advanced composite on modern aircraft designs.
Advanced Composite Repair
Course Duration
10 Days
Course Structure
This ten-day course includes lectures and practical workshop sessions, to support composite repair application and process. Sample composite materials will be available for review during the course. This is an interactive class with discussion and media content provided on composite repairs to enhance the learning experience. All delegates will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of this course.
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at staff of Aviation MROs, Airlines, Technical Service Organisations within the aviation industry who will be actively involved in the repair of advanced composites.
Course Objectives
- Provide an understanding of composite materials and uses including correct storage and waste removal.
- Demonstrate how to conduct damage and repair assessments for advanced composite components.
- Teach attendees how to complete advanced composite repairs on components. Manufactured from advanced composite materials such as fibreglass and carbon fibre.
- Teach attendees how to use of the relevant repair manuals and complete the appropriate documentation.
- Provide an understanding on the use of workshop equipment for repair of advanced composite components.
- Provide an understanding of the Health and Safety aspects of advanced Composite Materials.
Course Compliance
AC 65-33 – Development of Training/Qualification Programs for Composite Maintenance Technicians
AIR 5719 – Teaching Points for an Awareness Class on “Critical Issues in Composite Maintenance and Repair”
Engineering Composites Fundamentals Course
Course Duration
3 Days
Course Structure
This three-day accredited course includes lectures and practical workshop sessions, to support attendee understanding and appreciation around composite materials and their diverse applications within advanced engineering applications. This is an interactive course with discussion and media content provided numerous areas to enhance the learning experience.
Who Should Attend?
This course is relevant to any professional requiring a better understanding of this important class of material. To date, the course has been delivered to more than 1,000 professionals across diverse backgrounds such as Design, Manufacturing, Tooling, Materials and Process, R&D, Stress, Quality, Procurement, MRO, Repairability, Regulation.
Course Objectives
- Provide an understanding of composite materials within an advanced engineering focus e.g. fibre types and forms, resins, additives.
- Introduce attendees to composite design and material selection based upon the specific engineering scenario the composite component must operate.
- Outline composite testing procedures including the why and when they are employed.
- Illustrate composite structural analysis to complement design and testing.
- Demonstrate how composites can be damaged.
- Provide an understanding on the variety and use of equipment, tooling and procedures associated with the various methods of advanced composite component manufacture.
- Provide an understanding of the Health and Safety aspects of advanced Composite Materials
Accreditations
This course is accredited by Ulster University and can be used to support professional CPD. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion.
