Environment
Most assemblers and fabricators work in manufacturing plants. Some of the work may involve long periods of standing or sitting. Most work full time, and they sometimes work evenings and weekends.
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
About this Career Path
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.
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Salary Breakdown
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
$55,510
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$33,200
ENTRY LEVEL
$53,160
MID LEVEL
$83,530
EXPERT LEVEL
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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
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Top Expected Tasks
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
01
Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
02
Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
03
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
04
Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
05
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
06
Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
07
Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
08
Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
09
Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.
10
Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
11
Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
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KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
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KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
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KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
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KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
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SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
S
SKILL
Active Listening
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SKILL
Critical Thinking
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SKILL
Monitoring
S
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
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ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
A
ABILITY
Near Vision
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ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
A
ABILITY
Information Ordering
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ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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