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Monitoring aeronautical engineering activities

URN: SEMAE3188
Business Sectors (Suites): Aeronautical Engineering Suite 3
Developed by: Enginuity
Approved on: 2021

Overview

This standard identifies the competences you need to monitor aeronautical engineering activities, in accordance with approved procedures. You will be required to monitor engineering processes, and the supply and use of resources, both within the company and with external suppliers, at suitable intervals. During the monitoring process, you will be required to confirm that the engineering methods used are appropriate and that the outputs and materials used are within the required specification.

Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the engineering activities being monitored, and to report any problems that you cannot personally resolve, or that are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work with minimal supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.

Your underpinning knowledge will include knowledge of both organisational procedures and discipline-specific engineering principles and processes within your area of responsibility. This will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to applying monitoring procedures. You will be conversant with relevant organisational and quality assurance procedures within your area of responsibility. You will also have an underpinning knowledge of resource management principles, quality assurance principles and problem solving techniques, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the monitoring activities to the required standards.

You will be aware of any company/aeronautical, legislative or regulatory health, safety and environmental requirements applicable to the engineering activities being monitored. You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines

  2. monitor the engineering activities at suitable opportunities

  3. monitor the supply and use of resources to ensure that they are effectively used
  4. confirm that the materials used during the engineering activities comply with specifications
  5. confirm that suitable engineering methods and procedures have been used
  6. identify any variations from agreed plans and schedules
  7. ensure that any problems with the engineering activities are identified

  8. ensure that the outputs of the engineering activities comply with specifications

  9. communicate outcomes with appropriate people in accordance with organisational requirements

  10. ensure that the engineering activities complies with all relevant regulations and guidelines

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to access information on health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to the engineering activities to be monitored
  2. the specific regulations and guidelines that are relevant to the activities being monitored
  3. the requirements and importance of understanding and applying human factors as defined by the regulatory requirements and the potential impact if these are not adhered to
  4. the specific safety precautions to be taken when carrying out the monitoring and associated activities
  5. the personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn in the specific work area, and where this can be obtained
  6. the implications of not taking account of legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines when carrying out the monitoring activities
  7. the organisational procedures for determining when monitoring should occur and how it should be undertaken
  8. the monitoring methods and procedures that should be used for the types of engineering activity within your area of responsibility
  9. the potential variations from plans and schedules that might occur during monitoring
  10. the processes and specifications of the activity being monitored
  11. the quality assurance systems that are being used
  12. the types of problem that could occur with the monitoring process and the organisational methods and procedures for resolving them
  13. the importance of solving problems quickly
  14. how to check the outputs of the monitoring process against the specified inputs
  15. the procedures for obtaining information on resources
  16. how to assess the need for resources
  17. how to verify that resources are suitable and available within or to the organisation
  18. the importance of maintaining records of the monitoring activities
  19. the type of information to be recorded and the amount of detail that is required
  20. where records are kept and the procedure for obtaining them
  21. the importance of ensuring that any records that you use are correctly updated and returned to the appropriate location
  22. the different ways of presenting information to different people
  23. the organisational reporting processes and lines of communication
  24. the extent of your own responsibility and to whom you should report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
  25. the sources of technical expertise if you have problems that you cannot resolve

Scope/range

Scope Performance

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  1. Carry out all of the following during the monitoring activities:

    1. obtain the required specifications and documents required for the monitoring process
    2. obtain approval to carry out the monitoring activities
    3. ensure that all appropriate personnel are fully informed of your intended activities
    4. use appropriate personal protective equipment for the area in which you are carrying out the monitoring activities
    5. apply safe working practices and procedures at all times
    6. follow the defined monitoring procedures at all times

  2. Obtain the appropriate authorisation and select one aeronautical engineering activity to monitor from the following:

    1. manufacturing activities (such as machining, detail fitting, fabrication of components, moulding)
    2. material processing activities (such as heat treatment, annealing)
    3. finishing activities (such as stripping finishes, painting, plating, anodising)
    4. assembly activities (such as mechanical, structural, fluid power, electrical/electronic)
    5. installation activities (such as, mechanical equipment installation, electrical/avionic installation)
    6. modification and repair activities
    7. operational activities (such as quality systems and audit, scheduled safety audits and risk assessments)
    8. equipment capability/performance measurement
    9. commissioning/decommissioning
    10. lifting and moving large components/assemblies (including transportation/delivery)
    11. materials handling (such as movement of materials, materials storage, removal of waste)
    12. plant and equipment (such as plant layout, equipment changeover, equipment replacement)
    13. research and development
    14. maintenance activities
    15. testing and trialling

  3. During the monitoring activity, carry out all of the following:

    1. ensure the effective supply and use of resources
    2. verify that materials to be used are within specification
    3. record any deviations from agreed plans and schedules
    4. ensure that any problems which occur during the monitoring process are reported
    5. measure the outputs of the engineering activity and compare these with specifications
    6. confirm that all relevant regulations and guidelines are complied with

  4. Use all of the following during the monitoring activity:

    1. observation     
    2. sampling    
    3. data collection 
    4. interviews

  5. Obtain relevant process specifications from the appropriate sources, to include two of the following:

    1. documentation (such as work orders, contracts, memos, plans/designs, purchase orders)
    2. standard operating procedures (such as process control sheets/charts, quality standards, drawings)
    3. equipment or materials supplier information
    4. schedules

  6. Monitor the supply and use of resources, to include one of the following:

    1. equipment     
    2. facilities
    3. people      
    4. materials

  7. Ensure that the process is monitored in compliance with relevant regulations, standards and guidelines from two of the following:

    1. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)/European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
    2. BS, ISO or BSEN procedures
    3. Ministry of Defence (MoD)
    4. Military Aviation Authority (MAA)
    5. Aerospace Quality Management Standards (AS)
    6. Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)
    7. customer standards and requirements
    8. company standards and procedures
    9. aircraft manufacturer's requirements

  8. Monitor the engineering activity using one of the following techniques:

    1. scheduled
    2. random
    3. formal            
    4. reactive

  9. Communicate the outcomes of the monitoring activity to the relevant people, using the following method:

    1. verbal report

Plus one more method from the following:
2. electronic mail
3. computer-based presentation
4. written or typed report 

5.  specific company form
6.  other appropriate media

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

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You will be able to apply the appropriate behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, such as:

  • strong work ethic
  • positive attitude
  • team player
  • dependability
  • responsibility
  • honesty
  • integrity
  • motivation
  • commitment

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Enginuity

Original URN

SEMAE3188

Relevant Occupations

Engineer, Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Technicians

SOC Code

5234

Keywords

aeronautical; engineering activities; supply; resources; external suppliers