Physical activities of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Structures:

• lifting and carrying tools, supplies, materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand, air and power tools from floor to above the shoulders
• standing on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time
• not limited to drilling, cutting, filing, sanding, sewing, painting, riveting, shearing, hammering, shoring, jacking, sawing, nailing, lifting, sweeping, cleaning and towing large aircraft
• learning and working in both indoor and outdoor venues, through all seasonal challenges
• may be required to work in awkward, uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• use of solvents, cleaners, paints, adhesives
• working around loud, moving aircraft
• working at heights that exceed six feet 

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• strength and stamina to handle physical work
• ability to tolerate loud noise and vibration from riveting tools
• ability to work around loud, moving aircraft
• comfortable working at heights exceeding six feet
• good manual dexterity to manipulate small nuts, bolts, fittings, and components
• eye sight; must be correctable to 20/20 with good line, form and depth perception
• good manual dexterity
• good hand-eye coordination
• hearing; able to work in a hazardous environment and recognize the dangers of jet engines running and propeller driven aircraft dangers recognizable by sound, as well be able to communicate complicated instructions in high-noise environments
• demonstrate an attitude of safety in the workplace at all times

Physical activities involved with the Aircraft Maintenance Technician trade:

• lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to approximately 10 Kgs.
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand, air and power tools from below grade to above shoulders
• standing on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time
• bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling to perform various tasks

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• capable of doing physical work
• physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy equipment and materials Ability to tolerate noise and vibration
• good manual dexterity
• satisfactory eyesight, line, form and depth perception

Physical activities involved with learning Carpentry:

• lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand, air and power tools from below grade to above shoulders
• standing on concrete, dirt, rock, asphalt, wood, etc. for extended periods of time
• bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling to perform carpentry tasks
• learning and working in all weather conditions including prolonged periods of rain or heat
• pushing, pulling and carrying lumber and construction materials
• climbing extension ladders, and working on scaffolding at heights

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• capable of doing physical work
• physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy equipment and materials
• ability to tolerate noise and vibration
• balance and coordination to walk on uneven ground for up to 8 hours per day.
• good manual dexterity
• good hand-eye coordination
• satisfactory eyesight, line, form and depth perception

Physical activities involved in the Electrician trade:

• lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to approximately 30 pounds
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand and power tools from below grade to above shoulders.
• standing on concrete, dirt, rock, asphalt, wood, etc. for extended periods of time
• bending, stooping, kneeling or crawling to perform electrical tasks
• working in confined spaces and trenches
• working in both indoor and outdoor venues, through all seasonal challenges
• pushing, pulling and carrying electrical construction materials and troubleshooting equipment.
• climbing extension ladders, and working on scaffolding at heights

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• capable of doing physical work
• physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy equipment and materials
• ability to tolerate noise and vibration
• good balance and coordination to walk on uneven ground for up to 8 hours per day.
• good manual dexterity
• good hand-eye coordination
• satisfactory eyesight, line, form and depth perception
• willing to work in team and individual environments 

Physical activities of trade:

• lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to approximately 20 kilograms
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand, air and power tools from below grade to above shoulders
• standing on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time
• bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling to perform various tasks
• working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• capable of doing physical work
• physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy equipment and materials
• ability to tolerate noise and vibration
• good manual dexterity
• satisfactory eyesight, line, form and depth perception

Physical activities involved the Plumbing and Piping trades:

• lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to approximately 30 pounds
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand, air and power tools from below grade to above shoulders
• standing on concrete, dirt, rock, asphalt, wood, etc. for extended periods of time
• bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling to perform piping tasks
• learning and working in both indoor and outdoor venues, through all seasonal challenges
• pushing, pulling and carrying pipe, tubing and construction materials
• climbing extension ladders, and work on scaffolding at heights
• work in open trenches and other confining environments 

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• capable of doing physical work
• physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy equipment and materials
• ability to tolerate noise and vibration
• good balance and coordination to walk on uneven ground for up to 8 hours per day.
• good manual dexterity
• good hand-eye coordination
• satisfactory eyesight, line, form and depth perception
• able to work in confined spaces such as under kitchen sink

Physical activities involved with the Recreation Vehicle trade:

• lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to approximately 10 kilograms
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand, air and power tools from floor level to above shoulders
• standing on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time
• bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling to perform various tasks

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• capable of doing physical work
• physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy equipment and materials 
• ability to tolerate noise and vibration
• good manual dexterity
• satisfactory eyesight, line, form and depth perception

Physical activities involved with the Welding trade:

• lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to approximately 40-50 lbs.
• lifting, carrying, holding and operating hand, air and power tools from below grade to above shoulders
• standing on concrete, dirt, rock, asphalt, wood, etc. for extended periods of time
• bending, stooping, lifting and kneeling to perform physical task
• learning and working in both indoor and outdoor venues, through all seasonal challenges
• pushing, pulling and carrying pipe, plates, and structural steel and construction materials

Recommended student characteristics:

• good general health and respiratory condition
• capable of doing physical work
• physical strength, flexibility, and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy equipment and materials
• ability to tolerate noise and vibration
• good balance and coordination to walk on uneven ground for up to 8 hours per day.
• good manual dexterity
• good hand-eye coordination
• satisfactory eyesight, line, form and depth perception