Composites 101

 With composites playing a larger role, the  plane industry can expect a flight that takes it and its customers to new heights of safety, comfort and less consumable on gas . Increasingly, aircraft designers have been turning to composites to help make their vehicles lighter, more fuel-efficient and more safe for passengers. Half of the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350, are constructed of composite materials, and other manufacturers, like Bombardier, are getting used to having and using  composites for a variety of aircraft sections. Composites offer a very high stiffness-to-weight ratio. Very stiff fibers (usually carbon or glass) are embedded in a matrix (Some sort of plastic or very similar material ).

The fibers provide the stiffness, and the plastic  provides the glue to produce a stiff structure that is very light. Plastics and the fibers generally weigh less than metals, but the fibers have greater stiffness, providing for a larger stiffness-to-weight ratio.Since composites are composed of a matrix mixed  with a fiber, it is very rare for large cracks to develop and occur in them.

Small cracks ordinarily stop when they run into a stiff  fibers. When extreme forces are put to the structure, composites indeed may crack a little but the energy required for complete fracture is very large. From an engineering perspective, composites have some additional advantages. one, their stiffness can be messed with and can take a lot of wear and tear . Since they are stiffer in the direction of the reinforcing fibers.

Composites are normally built up with laminates where unidirectional fabric layers are stacked on  one another in different orientations to give the structure the most stiffness where it is needed.

Also composites can be adjusted  to slightly change shape in designed ways with an applied load, which allows designers and makers  to create more aerodynamically efficient wing structures. With composites, engineers also are more easily able to embed sensors into the aircraft's skin to allow pilots to watch for any damage. That capability can significantly reduce the risk  of a small problem occurring and growing into a dangerous and hazardous situation.(Strengthening) http://www.industryweek.com/none/how-composites-are-strengthening-aviation-industry

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During this blog I am going to be focused on requirements advantages/disadvantages of the job.  One advantage would be on the job training with other whom are more experienced.advantages would be alot of healthcare benefits. Employees get paid time off. The employee gets paid vacation time. Insurance plans are offered as well. Health and life plans are apart of the  benefit plans.

Other benefits and advantages would be a big related job field. Mean you have many options for other jobs and careers that are related to what you like. Some related careers are airplane assembler, Airplane pilot, You can also work in the field of being an electrician.

Other advantages would be being able to communicate better with people and co-workers.  Learn and understand how to read work material such as layouts or blueprints. You will be asking lots of questions and listing to other including co-workers so you can get information needed for the task needed.

If you are looking to get into the military related careers to avionics and technicians the military .  trains people. Training lasts three to 17 weeks for aircraft mechanics  For avionics technicians training lasts 18 to 25 weeks. Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses.

Students  should complete the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.T) degree along with both the Airframe and Powerplant certificates. Having all three provides students with bigger employment opportunities and the ability to take advantage of technical transfer agreements that South has with four-year institutions,Composite Aviation STT Certificate: prepares technicians to assemble and build, assemble and repair composite materials on aircraft at an entry level.

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This blog post will be about working conditions and the pay grade. Most of the working conditions will be indoor. May also be working in places such as warehouses. With heating and cooling conditions. Will be sharing work space with others. Workers are also required to wear protective gear. Ear muffs, eye wear etc.

Some working conditions include communicating with others such as your team. You will also have to communicate over the phone. Workers are obligated to maintain safety standards. Workers are also submitted to be aware of health Harvard towards other employees also passengers on the airplane as well.

The hourly pay range for aviation mechanics is about 21.09$.  Monthly Income would be 3,655$. A year's worth of income would be about 43,876$. Wages for aircraft mechanics vary by specialist. For example mechanics who work on jets for major airlines earn more than other mechanics.

Mechanics work all shifts including a lot of overtime hours. Employees pay mechanics extra for working shifts that are not during regular work times. Mechanics who work full time usually receive benefits. Benefits usually include health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plan. Airline Mechanics also receive travel discounts for themselves and for their family members.

According to the Washington State Employment Security Department There will be 536 annual openings for aircraft Mechanics and service technicians. And 162 Annual openings for avionics Technicians in Washington between 2015 and 2025.

Most engineers get 1-2 years of on the job training. New engineers work with other whom have more experience in the field of study. Some big companies offer in class training. As you learn you will gain more experience throughout the training but tasks will get harder as you go on in training.  

Blog # 4 News worth article

This is my news worthy post about a current event going on in aviation. And that affects the aviation industry. My news worthy article is from  the Wall Street Journal, 

FAA Pushes for Faster Fixes to Anti collision Systems on 9,000 Planes. By Andy Pasztor

The Federal Aviation Administration Is asking for all airliners and business aircraft to fix all collision warning systems on aircraft. They have asked to make changes to about 9000. Saying. The devices may have a possible malfunction. Causing unnecessary risk.

In 2010 the FAA proposed requiring fixes to the devices within four years.

That initial directive was prompted by reports of problems with the devices on a test flight

Through busy airspace over airports in New York, Chicago and Atlanta, including a single malfunction that lasted some 40 seconds.

 The collision warning system is made to warn pilots of possible collisions. According to the FAA they have cited another equipment malfunction. The agency has not provided details regarding the incident with the malfunction. But due to this incident the FAA has used this incident to push the 3 year law change in equipment. Due to this matter the FAA has rejected request for a longer period of time to make the changes for the equipment needed.

The FAA rule comes amid heightened scrutiny of airborne near-misses across the U.S.

 Since 2010, the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates aircraft incidents and accidents, has been collecting its own reports of cockpit collision-avoidance warnings.

The safety board has looked at many dozens of such incidents.

An L-3 communication spokeswoman said the company has initially informed the Government Issue back in 2009 on a Wednesday. She said the company airliner willingly notified the FAA and has free software fixes available for customers.  (Pasztor) https://search.proquest.com/usmajordailies/results/FC1E6BCE12AD4D5CPQ/false?accountid=36540  

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This blog post is going to be about job duties and tasks required. Some related careers are Air plane assembles airplane pilots Automobile Mechanics. Also Military career related Aircraft mechanics, Avionics technicians. Some Job duties and task are read and asses work orders and blue prints to learn what needs to be done. Take apart an engine and locate the problem needed to be fixed. Inspect engine for wear or defects (Summary). 

Some common work activities are get information needed to do the job. Document and record information. Evaluate information against standards. Update and use job related knowledge. Inspect equipment. Structure or materials. Make decisions and solve problems. Communicate with supervisors and peers. Maintain and repair electronic equipment. Use computers.

Work requirements would be to have a medium level of contact with people. Be communicative with others and your team, and co-workers. You are going to be working with peers and people as a team.  

Some work performances: Must be sure that all details of the job are performed and completed accurately. Errors could cause serious harm to the plane and or the passengers. Repeat the same physical and mental task to retain memory. Regularly make decisions that affect coworkers, their employer also the passengers as well. You would work in hanger or other indoor areas. They may work outdoor sometimes in hot and or cold weather. The worker would be exposed to local contaminates. Workers could be possibly injured or slightly burned due to work environment and conditions pending on how the worker is doing their job and if they are paying attention as the worker should (.Aircraft mechanics). 

Some physical working conditions would be often exposed to hazardous materials including machinery and equipment. Wear protective gear. Eye goggles ear muffs and gloves etc. Workers are exposed to vibrations and noise when testing engines on a weekly basis. 

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 My name is Yonas. Welcome to my career blog!. Where I will show you why its amazing to have a job with Boeing! I think this would be a good career for me because to work with Boeing would be amazing! I would be able to advance my team work skills. My math skills would get better the more I work with cutting metals.

My problem solving skills will also advance. I will be facing many challenges in this career. My leadership skills would advance because a lot of times working for Boeing you have a team. Working for being also comes with allot of benefits. Including paid sick leave dental and

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                                                                                    For the next 8 following weeks I will be posting more information about my career interest and the research I have found. A few things you will learn on this blog is about Boeing. How they work, what jobs fall under my career interest.  And the duties and requirements for training Some related careers that follows under Air craft mechanics are you can be a airplane assembler, Airplane pilot. You can build and work on planes for the military. some things you are going to see in the following blogs for the next 8 weeks is I will be doing a job shadow. I will be asking questions about the job, how that person fell into this line of career. Why the person likes or loves to do their job. I will also be asking the pros and cons of doing that job. I will also be doing an information interview. 

What I loved and enjoyed about taking the aviation class at south Seattle was I was able to learn new things. I was able to learn how to work machinery and use equipment I have never used. This career would be good for me because I like to learn hands on but also being able to sit down and learn as well.