Course Details
Mechanic Privileges & Limitations
This course will help you understand what is required to obtain and exercise a mechanic certificate, as well as the privileges and limitations of the airframe, powerplant, and Inspection Authorization certificate ratings. You will define “ethics,” and learn about the potential consequences of unethical or illegal choices on an aviation technician’s certification. Lastly, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the history of human factors and current approaches to reducing human error in aviation maintenance. As a certified mechanic, you are responsible for the lives and well-being of others. At the conclusion of this course, you will have a better understanding of what it means to take this responsibility seriously, and you will be more prepared to be an ethical, professional maintenance technician.
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Course Introduction
Mechanic Certification – General & Specific
Module Introduction
Overview of the Maintenance Technician
Mechanic Certification – General
Mechanic Certification – Specific
Inspection Authorization
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Ethics, Human Factors & Professionalism
Module Introduction
Ethical Decision-Making for Aviation Technicians
The Importance and History of Human Factors
Current Approaches in Human Factors
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Review
Exam
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