Waiting on TRA

[wicksy84]

Here is my story so far. I was refused my tra last year as an aircraft engineer even though id studied for 3 years at degree level and was working as an aircraft engineer with a major airline i think i was refused because i didnt fall into the apprenticeship or traineeship catagories. well after 6 months of hitting the bottle and being depressed i ve applied again as a fitter which i was in the army. I have city and guilds parts 1 to 3 and my full apprenticeship papers so hopefully ill be okay. This has all cost me 700 pounds so far.

 

Im now looking at my visa options whilst waiting on my tra results. Im going for a 176 sponsored option (my aunt lives in Perth). The points so far 60 trade 20 age 15 english and im hoping to find some more.

 

Take an english IELTS test and gain another 10

Wait another 14 months to gain the 3 out of 4 years working in my trade or closely related trade 5 points

Claim 15 Modl points for 12 months out of last 24 working in any trade on the Modl list

 

Now my query is where do i find info on if my TRA trade of Maintenance fitter is closely related enough to Aircraft mechanic as i want to make sure this is full proof before putting in visa application

[Yorkshireclan]

Hi Wicksy

 

Not sure if this is any help:

 

 

4112-11 Fitter

 

Fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment.

 

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

 

Tasks Include:

 

<LI type=disc>studies drawings or specifications to determine methods and sequences of operations <LI type=disc>checks prepared metal components for accuracy, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, callipers and rules <LI type=disc>lifts and hoists components on to working surface, lays out and marks reference points, and aligns parts using measuring instruments <LI type=disc>drills holes and taps threads for bolting parts together, and assembles parts and sub-assemblies <LI type=disc>cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines <LI type=disc>verifies alignment of, and clearances between, components using measuring instruments <LI type=disc>cleans and lubricates assembled articles <LI type=disc>may mark out stock to be shaped and formed into metal parts by other workers <LI type=disc>may shrink-fit parts during assembly, using oxyacetylene torches and presses <LI type=disc>may fit and assemble non-metallic parts <LI type=disc>may erect machinery and equipment on-site

• may test-assemble articles in workshops to ensure accuracy of fit
  

Specialisations:

Diesel Fitter-Mechanic

Fitter and Turner

Fitter-Mechanic

Fitter-Machinist

Maintenance Fitter

Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment)

Plant Mechanic

 

compared with:

 

 

4114-11

 

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)


 

 

 

 

Aircraft Engine Fitter


 

 

 

 

Airframe Fitter


 

 

 

 

Aircraft Mechanic (Engines)


 

 

 

Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, sub-assemblies and components.

 

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

 

Tasks Include:

 

<LI type=disc>inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical, piston and gas turbine engine systems and components <LI type=disc>inspects, tests, repairs and installs flight control system components, rotary and fixed wing <LI type=disc>submits engines to final tests in specially designed testing facilities, and makes adjustments <LI type=disc>treats engines with anti-corrosion agents <LI type=disc>services auxiliary motors and engine accessories such as generators, starters and thermocouples <LI type=disc>conducts routine pre-flight engine inspections <LI type=disc>maintains records of action taken <LI type=disc>maintains and overhauls aircraft systems and sub-assemblies, in accordance with established maintenance schedules, and rectifies defects or malfunctions recorded by test or flight crews <LI type=disc>dismantles sub-assemblies and checks parts for wear using test apparatus to simulate flying conditions <LI type=disc>checks fuel and oil lines, control cables and other aircraft systems <LI type=disc>reassembles components and checks them for operating efficiency

• conducts routine pre-flight aircraft inspections
  

 

Specialisations:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)

 

 

Goodluck with your new TRA..

[wicksy84]

thanks is this how the visa people will view my application

[Yorkshireclan]

thanks is this how the visa people will view my application

 

 

Yes mate this is the criteria that TRA will assess you on, this is what an Aussy tradesman in this paticular field should be expected to do.

 

As long as you can include reference to the above then you should tick all the right boxes..

 

Goodluck

[wicksy84]

I know that the tra will assess me on that criteria but when i put my visa application in and claim 15 points for the trade of aircraft mechanic but my tra will say maintenance fitter are these trades close enough. I know that i use the same tools and work on the same systems but will the visa people. It doed say on the visa points test a nominated trade or one closely related must have been worked in for 12 out of the previous 24 months

[Yorkshireclan]

Hmmm..

 

Not sure about this mate, but you would have thought no..

 

I would suspect that a related occupation to fitter falls only under the specialisation professions listed after fitter description..

 

I think...Anyone out there correct me if im wrong..