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.
73 alternate job titles:
A&P Technician (Airframe and Powerplant Technician)
Aerospace Assembler
Aircraft De-Icer Installer
Aircraft Fuselage Framer
Aircraft Layout Worker
Aircraft Line Assembler
Aircraft Part Assembler
Aircraft Parts Assembler
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
Aircraft Riveter
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Aircraft Structure Assembler
Aircraft Structures and Surfaces Assembler
Armament Aircraft Mechanic
Assembler
Assembler Associate
Assembler Technician
Assembly Riveter
Automatic Riveting Machine Operator
Auxiliary Powerplant Operator
Body Joiner
Body Liner
Body Worker
Cable Assembler and Swager
Cleanroom Assembler
Conduit Bender
De-Icer Installer
Depot Product Assembler
Environmental Control System Aircraft Mechanic
Erco Machine Operator
Experimental Assembler
Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Construction Worker
Fuselage Framer
General Assembler
General Installer
Harness Builder
Harness Installer
Helicopter Technician
Honeycomb Blanket Maker
Hydraulic Assembler
Industrial Assembler
Installer
Light Assembler
Manifold Builder
Manufacturing Assembler
Metal Bonder
Metal Fitter
Plumbing and Hydraulic Aircraft Mechanic
Plumbing and Hydraulics Aircraft Mechanic
Plumbing Assembler
Precision Aircraft Structure Assembler
Precision Aircraft Systems Assembler
Precision Assembler
Product Assembler
Propeller Layout Worker
Rib Builder
Rigging and Controls Aircraft Mechanic
Safety Glass Installer
Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR)
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Shield Installer
Shroudman
Skin Fitter
Skin Installer
Spar Finisher
Structures Mechanic
Structures Technician
Tab Builder
Truss Assembler
Tubing Assembler
Warehouse Assembler
Wing Coverer
Wiring Assembler
Salary Information
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers: $61,680 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. | General |
| Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. | General |
| Assemble electrical or electronic equipment. | General |
| Install mechanical components in production equipment. | General |
| Assemble metal structures. | General |
| Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. | General |
| Inspect installed components or assemblies. | General |
| Clean workpieces or finished products. | General |
| Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces. | General |
| Adjust vehicle components according to specifications. | General |
| Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. | General |
| Operate cutting equipment. | General |
| Solder parts or workpieces. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | General |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | General |
| Sort recyclable materials. | General |
| Repair parts or assemblies. | General |
| Replace worn equipment components. | General |
| Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications. | General |
| Trim excess material from workpieces. | General |
| Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools. | General |
| Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems. | General |
| Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | General |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Signal others to coordinate work activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Electrical power management system software | Industrial control software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly Maintenance Certification | ASTM International | Not Available |
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