WR-ALCI21-111 — Qualification and Certification of Welder/Welder Operator/Brazer Personnel Welding Aerospace Components

WR-ALCI21-111 governs qualification and certification of welder, welder operator, and brazer personnel welding aerospace components within WR-ALC.

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  • Publication number: WR-ALCI21-111
  • Title: Qualification and Certification of Welder/Welder Operator/Brazer Personnel Welding Aerospace Components
  • Date: 2026-01-06

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It defines training, experience, examination, qualification, certification, recertification, documentation, and safety requirements. Personnel must complete applicable training and examinations, achieve qualification and certification before production welding or brazing, and maintain required records.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel welding on aircraft and aircraft support equipment, missile, missile systems, and installed equipment within the 402d Commodities Maintenance Group (402 CMXG), 402d Electronics Maintenance Group (402 EMXG), and 402d Maintenance Support Group (402 MXSG).

Topics covered

  • Welder training
  • Welding experience requirements
  • Visual acuity examinations
  • Practical proficiency examinations
  • Welding qualification
  • Welding certification
  • Welding recertification
  • Certification documentation

Questions and answers

What training must SSQ qualifying officials complete?

SSQ qualifying officials will complete the Air Force Material Command Structured On-the-Job Training (SOJT) trainer course #CTEMAS0000500SU, SSQ officials’ course #CHPMAO0000400SU. (paragraph 3)

How many hours of on-the-job training are required for welders?

The minimum number of hours for OJT will not be less than what is required in the appropriate SOJT package. (paragraph 4)

What examinations are required to verify a candidate’s qualifications?

Examinations to verify the physical and technical qualifications of candidates will consist of a physical examination (visual acuity eye examination) and a practical proficiency examination. (paragraph 5)

When must personnel be qualified before welding or brazing?

All personnel assigned to perform welding/brazing on aircraft, missile, engine, accessory, or any other aerospace components will be qualified prior to performing any production welding/brazing. (paragraph 7)

When must personnel be certified to perform production welding or brazing?

All personnel assigned to perform welding/brazing on aircraft, missiles, engine, accessory, or any other aerospace components will be certified after the qualification process and prior to performing any production welding/brazing. (paragraph 7)

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