Career Details

Aircraft Structure Assemblers

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

What You’ll Do

Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Comparison,Comprehension,Coordination,Dependability,Good Communications,Hands-On Activities,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Computers and Electronics,Design,Education and Training,Mathematics,Mechanical,Production and Processing,Public Safety and Security

What You’ll Earn

Average: $53,510.00

Range

High: $80,820.00

Low : $32,600.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

2-year Associates Degree

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Time Management

Technology

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Microsoft Office Software