Overview
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Training
Description
Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to engineering specifications. They are employed by aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers.
Job Titles
- Aircraft assembler
- Aircraft assembly inspector
- Airframe assembler
- Aircraft rigging and controls mechanic – aircraft assembly
- Bench and structural assembler
- Bench fitter mechanic – aircraft assembly
- Composite technician – aircraft assembly
- Detail inspector – aircraft assembly
- Fabric installer-repairer – aircraft assembly
- Fuselage assembler
- Hydraulic system installer – aircraft assembly
- Rigger – aircraft assembly
- Sheet metal assembler – aircraft assembly
- Welded assemblies fitter-tester – aircraft assembly
- Wing tank mechanic – aircraft assembly
Main Duties
Aircraft Assemblers
- Read and interpret aircraft assembly diagrams
- Assemble and fit pre-fabricated parts to form subassemblies, working at benches or directly on an aircraft structure
- Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft skins, flight controls, rigging, hydraulics and other mechanical systems.
Aircraft Assembly Inspectors
- Inspect aircraft assemblies, using measuring and testing equipment, for adherence to engineering specifications
- Inspect assemblies for alignment, symmetry, dimensions, fit and quality of workmanship
- Complete detailed inspection documentation
Workplaces
- Aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers
Skills
- Setting Up
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Evaluation
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Operation an Control
Abilities
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Auditory Attention
- Body Flexibility
- Dynamic Strength
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Active Learning
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- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (22313).
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- Industrial paintsers and coaters (94213)
- Aircraft assembly supervisor (92023)
Sources: OaSIS, NOC
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be moderate for Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (93200) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 66%
- Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 34%
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 60% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $18.25 | $27.00 | $38.50 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Turbine Technician | Holland College | Certificate |
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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