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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	A&P Technician (Airframe and Powerplant Technician)

2.	Aerospace Assembler

3.	Aircraft De-Icer Installer

4.	Aircraft Fuselage Framer

5.	Aircraft Layout Worker

6.	Aircraft Line Assembler

7.	Aircraft Part Assembler

8.	Aircraft Parts Assembler

9.	Aircraft Powerplant Repairer

10.	Aircraft Riveter

11.	Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

12.	Aircraft Structures and Surfaces Assembler

13.	Armament Aircraft Mechanic

14.	Assembler

15.	Assembly Riveter

16.	Automatic Riveting Machine Operator

17.	Auxiliary Powerplant Operator

18.	Blanket Maker

19.	Body Joiner

20.	Body Liner

21.	Body Worker

22.	Cable Assembler and Swager

23.	Conduit Bender

24.	De-Icer Installer

25.	Environmental Control System Aircraft Mechanic

26.	Erco Machine Operator

27.	Experimental Assembler

28.	Fabricator

29.	Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Construction Worker

30.	Fuselage Framer

31.	General Assembler-Installer

32.	Harness Builder

33.	Harness Installer

34.	Helicopter Technician

35.	Honeycomb Blanket Maker

36.	Hydraulic Assembler

37.	Manifold Builder

38.	Manufacturing Assembler

39.	Metal Bonder

40.	Metal Fitter

41.	Plumbing and Hydraulics Aircraft Mechanic

42.	Plumbing Assembler

43.	Powerplant Operator

44.	Precision Aircraft Structure Assembler

45.	Precision Aircraft Systems Assembler

46.	Precision Assembler

47.	Propeller Layout Worker

48.	Rib Builder

49.	Rigging and Controls Aircraft Mechanic

50.	Safety Glass Installer

51.	Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR)

52.	Sheet Metal Mechanic

53.	Shield Installer

54.	Shroudman

55.	Skin Fitter

56.	Skin Installer

57.	Spar Finisher

58.	Structures Mechanic

59.	Structures Technician

60.	Tab Builder

61.	Tubing Assembler

62.	Wing Coverer

Job Tasks

	Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.

	Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements using sighting devices and hand tools.

	Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding. Assemble metal structures.

	Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage. Assemble metal structures.

	Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment. Inspect installed components or assemblies.

	Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation. Repair parts or assemblies. Replace worn equipment components.

	Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance. Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications. Trim excess material from workpieces. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

	Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.

	Manually install structural assemblies or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining. Assemble metal structures. Signal others to coordinate work activities.

	Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools. Assemble electrical or electronic equipment. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. Install mechanical components in production equipment.

	Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment. Clean workpieces or finished products. Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.

	Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.

	Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. Operate cutting equipment.

	Place and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, or related devices. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.

	Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures. Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

	Install mechanical linkages and actuators, using tensiometers to verify tension of cables. Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.

	Clean aircraft structures, parts, or components, using aqueous, semi-aqueous, aliphatic hydrocarbon, or organic solvent cleaning products or techniques to reduce carbon or other harmful emissions. Clean workpieces or finished products.

	Install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

	Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment. Solder parts or workpieces. Operate welding equipment.

	Splice cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands. Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.

	Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting. Assemble metal structures.

	Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal. Sort recyclable materials.

	Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

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