Career Details :: Aircraft Structure Assemblers, Precision
Description
Assemble tail, wing, fuselage, or other structural section of aircraft, space vehicles, and missiles from parts, subassemblies, and components and install functional units, parts, or equipment, such as landing gear, control surfaces, doors, and floorboards.
Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Tasks
- Drills holes in structure and subassemblies, and attaches brackets, hinges, or clips to secure installation or to fasten subassemblies.
- Inspects and tests installed units, parts, and equipment for fit, performance, and compliance with standards, using measuring instruments and test equipment.
- Cuts, trims, and files parts, and verifies fitting tolerances to prepare for installation.
- Bolts, screws, or rivets accessories to fasten, support, or hang components and subassemblies.
- Locates and marks reference points and holes for installation of parts and components, using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments.
- Installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools.
- Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments, following blueprint lines and index points.
- Aligns structural assemblies.
Related Careers
- Aircraft Body and Bonded Structure Repairers
- Aircraft Rigging Assemblers
- Aircraft Systems Assemblers, Precision
- Mechanical Door Repairers
- Welder-Fitters
Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
- Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc.
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Repairing & Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Consequence of Error
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
- Degree of Automation
Related Majors
| Major | Add to XapPack |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance |  [ add ] |
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