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Aircraft Mechanic Dexterity Test

  • 19-07-2016 11:06am
    #1
    DylanS969
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi all,

    I've applied for an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship and have made it through the aptitude test. I've been called for an interview and manual dexterity test next week. I was wondering if any of ye knew what the dexterity test usually involves? or is there a way I can practice for it? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,016 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    DylanS969 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I've applied for an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship and have made it through the aptitude test. I've been called for an interview and manual dexterity test next week. I was wondering if any of ye knew what the dexterity test usually involves? or is there a way I can practice for it? Thanks.

    I just googled aircraft mechanic apprenticeship dexterity test and this what I got back
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056509051&page=6
    Read from post 78 on.
    Bear in mind you will have to display a capacity for problem solving, even if you don't finish within the permitted time.


  • #3
    artanevilla
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,047 Mod ✭✭✭✭artanevilla


    Take your time with it, don't worry about the time limit.

    If there are instructions, read them first, and meticulously, and keep referring back to them.

    If there are parts to be put together in particular, you should make sure all the required parts are there before you start.


  • #4
    Skuxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    The biggest thing I would say is read the instructions carefully!! If you realise that you have made a mistake, it may not be best to rip it apart and start again, they will judge you on the finished piece and something is better then running out of time with a box full of pieces!


  • #5
    debabyjesus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭debabyjesus


    Skuxx wrote: »
    The biggest thing I would say is read the instructions carefully!! If you realise that you have made a mistake, it may not be best to rip it apart and start again, they will judge you on the finished piece and something is better then running out of time with a box full of pieces!

    Fail


  • #6
    Skuxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    debabyjesus wrote: »
    Fail

    ??


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  • #7
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    They will judge who followed instructions,if somebody managed to build a piece with a few bits wrong they will be harshly marked compared to someone who even quarter built something correctly.


  • #8
    Skuxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    Bussywussy wrote: »
    They will judge who followed instructions,if somebody managed to build a piece with a few bits wrong they will be harshly marked compared to someone who even quarter built something correctly.

    Not necessiarly!! When I did mine years ago we were specifically told at the start if you make a mistake, depending how much time has passed it may be better to keep going!! Just me 2 cents from my own experience, feel free to ignore!!


  • #9
    billy few mates
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    Skuxx wrote: »
    Not necessiarly!! When I did mine years ago we were specifically told at the start if you make a mistake, depending how much time has passed it may be better to keep going!! Just me 2 cents from my own experience, feel free to ignore!!

    Did you get the job..?


  • #10
    Skuxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    billy few mates wrote: »
    Did you get the job..?


    Yes I'm a B1 licenced engineer now!


  • #11
    billy few mates
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    Skuxx wrote: »
    Yes I'm a B1 licenced engineer now!

    Ah, that explains it. If you'd followed the instructions correctly you'd be a B2 licenced engineer now...! :D

    Im kidding, I'm kidding....


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