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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Sources: OaSIS, NOC