14-day checklist

Watch plan

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Day 1 Structures fundamentals

• Watch FAA AMT-A Aircraft Structures (jcfkgY6Vu8k) — Structures
• Skim Platforms — E-3 vs E-6 differences
• Skim Materials — alloys & tempers

Day 2 Structural repair & riveted joinery

• Watch FAA AMT-A Material Structural Repair (-2P9SB3sEzs)
• Watch Why airplanes are riveted not welded (J-nRYAA1APE)
• Browse structures playlist (link-out on Structures page)

Day 3 Hydroform / Quintus — day A

• Watch Hydroforming for the Airframe Industry (gVJC4K3ulgs)
• Watch hydroforming demo (PjI6Y1v4v1U)
• Read hydroform section on Machines

Day 4 Hydroform / Quintus — day B

• Watch two more hydro clips of your choice on Hydroform
• Open at least one Quintus hydroform playlist (link-out)
• Read hydroform tooling on Fixtures

Day 5 Stretch forming

• Watch Stretch Forming Aircraft Skins (Kh4MBHyHAtg)
• Read stretch press notes on Machines
• Review stretch die / jaw inserts on Fixtures

Day 6 Riveting — flush work

• Watch HOW IT WORKS Flush Riveting (IDbTUt3OG9s)
• Watch one sheet-metal video from Sheet metal
• Review hand tools table on Fixtures (bits, gun, bucking bars)

Day 7 Sheet metal shop skills

• Watch two more sheet-metal videos
• Watch Sheet-Metal Forming Explained (StANrUrqI10)
• Read press brake / rolls on Machines

Day 8 Sheet metal wrap + NPTEL

• Watch NPTEL module (PhIFSTj-8WU)
• Watch Tooling U-SME Hydroforming short (vsno1buTLBk)
• Finish remaining sheet-metal videos if any left

Day 9 FTI cold work — watch twice

• Watch FTI Cold Expansion Part 1 (b94EQzXnqts)
• Watch FTI Cold Expansion Part 2 (_yOTga_3eTM)
• Rewatch Part 1 with notes on sleeve / mandrel / nosecap
• Rewatch Part 2 — list questions for your process engineer
• Open FTI product page (link on Cold work)

Day 10 CNC / machining context

• Watch CNC clip Dh4qKVtlN68
• Watch CNC / factory clip 9CIyzCljurY
• Read 3/5-axis & spar mills on Machines

Day 11 Chem mill + finish + NDI awareness

• Read chem mill tanks on Machines
• Read alodine / anodize & NDI sections
• Browse CNC playlist (link-out on CNC)
• Walk the Blank→…→NDI flow on Machines once more

Day 12 Tooling U or enrollment prep

• Create / log into Tooling U-SME — learn.toolingu.com
• Pick forming or machining modules relevant to your role
• Skim all cards on Training

Day 13 FTI / ACRATS enrollment path

• Review FTI training page — decide if your shop needs certification
• Review ACRATS metallic L1/L2 offerings on acrats.com
• Talk to your supervisor / training lead about enrollment

Day 14 Close-out

• Bookmark FAA-H-8083-31 and AC 43.13-1B on faa.gov
• If you work special processes, skim PRI Nadcap training catalog
• Revisit any unchecked watch-plan items
• Print this page if you want a paper checklist

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