Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers

Also Called: Assembler, Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR), Structures Technician

What Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair

Training Program Areas:

Mechanical Repair & Operation • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Exposed to Contaminants
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Rivet tools
  • Specialty wrenches
  • Templates
  • Guide jig
  • Spot welding machine

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical

Education

  • 55% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 16% Post-secondary certificate
  • 16% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Verbal

This is what Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers across the country typically make.

$19.02 / hour
$39,550 /year

Entry Level

$29.44 / hour
$61,240 /year

Median Level

$44.80 / hour
$93,180 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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