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Occupation

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

$65,380 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 51-2011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
  2. 02Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
  3. 03Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
  4. 04Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
  5. 05Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
  6. 06Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
  7. 07Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
  8. 08Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
  9. 09Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
  10. 10Clean, oil, or coat system components, as necessary, before assembly or attachment.
  11. 11Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
  12. 12Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.

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What the posting will be called

Aircraft AssemblerAssemblerSheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR)Sheet Metal MechanicAircraft Line AssemblerAssembly RiveterAssembly Technician (Assembly Tech)Sheet Metal Technician (Sheet Metal Tech)Structures MechanicStructures Technician (Structures Tech)

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Knowledge the job leans on

MathematicsEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageMechanicalProduction and ProcessingDesignComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security

Skills that carry over from service

Quality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlInstructing