Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

What Does a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
• 2Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
• 3Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
• 4Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
• 5Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
• 6Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
• 7Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
• 8Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.

Required Skills

• Electrical power management system software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• SAP software

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary