Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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.

Tasks Include:

Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +26.7%

National: +14.3%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Average Earnings:

National

$45,230.00

State

$51,070.00

Regional

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Description

Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 51.83%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 31.82%
Less than a High School Diploma = 10.86%
Some College Courses = 4.14%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 1.07%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession = 0.26%

Related Work Experience

None = 32.38%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 31.76%
Up to and including 1 month = 20.85%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 8.28%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 4.08%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.74%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.67%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 0.25%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Up to and including 1 month = 46.17%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 30.04%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 19.77%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 2.69%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 1.07%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.26%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 47.93%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 25.94%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 19.41%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4.47%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 1.32%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.93%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements using sighting devices and hand tools.
Install and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, and related devices.
Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.
Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.
Install mechanical linkages and actuators, and verify tension of cables, using tensiometers.
Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.
Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
Select and install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
Form loops or splices in cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.

Tasks Include:

Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft.
Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.
Clean aircraft structures, parts, or components, using aqueous, semi-aqueous, aliphatic hydrocarbon, or organic solvent cleaning products or techniques to reduce carbon or other harmful emissions.
Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Sealant adhesive robots (Adhesive application robots)
Rivet tools (Alligator jaw compression riveters)
Protective gloves (Anti-vibration gloves)
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus (Arc welding equipment)
Pick or place robots (Assembly robots)
Rivet tools (Autoriveters)
Tube bending machinery (Beading tools)
Bearing fitting tool kits (Bearing installation tools)
Swaging tools (Bearing staking tools)
Rivet tools (Blind rivet guns)
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus (Brazing equipment)
Deburring equipment (Burring tools)
Rivet tools (C-yoke compression riveters)
Wire or cable cutters (Cable cutters)
Specialty wrenches (Case wrenches)
Desktop computers
Calipers (Dial calipers)
Templates (Drafting templates)
Metal markers or holders (Electrochemical etching devices)
Files
Positioning jig (First assembly jigs)
Specialty wrenches (Flange wrenches)
Tube end finishers (Flaring tools)
Torque wrenches (Fuel control wrenches)
Specialty wrenches (Fuel nozzle wrenches)
Specialty wrenches (Gear shaft wrenches)
Hand clamps
Specialty wrenches (Input wrenches)
Reamers (Line reamers)
Guide jig (Material guiding jigs)
Tube bending machinery (Metal bending equipment)
Rivet tools (Metal bucking bars)
Micrometers
Milling machines
Templates (Mylar index templates)
Nut drivers (Nut wrenches)
Track cranes (Overhead cranes)
Height gauges (Pin protrusion gauges)
Pipe bending mandrels
Pneumatic drill (Pneumatic drills)
Power drills
Hoists (Power hoists)
Power saws
Power screwguns
Reamers (Precision tapered reamers)
Ear muffs (Protective ear muffs)
Ear plugs (Protective ear plugs)
Ratchets
Rivet tools (Recoilless rivet hammers)
Rivet tools (Rivet guns)
Safety glasses
Protective gloves (Safety gloves)
Templates (Setup templates)
Soldering irons or guns (Soldering irons)
Spanner wrenches
Specialty wrenches (Spline key wrenches)
Welding tools (Spot welding equipment)
Screwdrivers (Straight screwdrivers)
Swaging tools
Welders (Tack welding equipment)
Tensiometers
Torque wrenches (Torque drivers)
Guide jig (Trunnion centering tools)
Torque wrenches (Trunnion wrenches)
Tube end finishers (Tube crimping tools)
Ultrasonic examination equipment (Ultrasonic inspection equipment)
Welding masks (Welding hoods)
Welding robots

Technologies Include:

Computer aided design CAD software

Computer aided design CAD software

Data base user interface and query software

Data entry software

Industrial control software

Electrical power management system software

Spreadsheet software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Word processing software

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Special Requirements

Education and training. Most applicants for assembler positions need only a high school diploma or GED. However, some employers may require specialized training or an associate degree for the most skilled assembly jobs. For example, jobs with electrical, electronic, and aircraft and motor vehicle products manufacturers typically require more education and experience. Other positions may require only brief on-the-job training, sometimes including employer-sponsored classroom instruction.

Other qualifications. Assembly workers must be able to follow instructions carefully, which may require some basic reading skills and the ability to follow diagrams and pictures. Manual dexterity and the ability to carry out complex, repetitive tasks quickly and methodically also are important. For some positions, the ability to lift heavy objects may be needed. Team assemblers also need good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work well with their teammates. Good eyesight is necessary for assemblers and fabricators who work with small parts. Plants that make electrical and electronic products may test applicants for color vision because their products often contain many differently colored wires.

Advancement. As assemblers and fabricators become more experienced, they may progress to jobs that require greater skill and may be given more responsibility. Experienced assemblers may become product repairers if they have learned the many assembly operations and understand the construction of a product. These workers fix assembled pieces that operators or inspectors have identified as defective. Assemblers also can advance to quality control jobs or be promoted to supervisor. Experienced assemblers and fabricators also may become members of research and development teams, working with engineers and other project designers to design, develop, and build prototypes, and test new product models. In some companies, assemblers can become trainees for one of the skilled trades, such as machinist. Those with a background in math, science, and computers may advance to become programmers or operators of more highly automated production equipment

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
66.75	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
51.50	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Skills

%	Subject	Description
62.50	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
59.50	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
56.25	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
56.25	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25	Operation Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
56.25	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
53.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
53.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
50.00	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50.00	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
50.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
68.75	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
62.50	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
62.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
62.50	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
59.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
59.50	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
59.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
56.25	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
56.25	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
56.25	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
56.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56.25	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53.25	Depth Perception	The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
53.25	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
50.00	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
50.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
50.00	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50.00	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
50.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
84.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
72.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
70.25	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
70.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
69.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
65.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
61.25	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
60.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
60.00	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
57.25	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
56.25	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
54.00	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
53.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
52.50	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
52.25	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
52.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
51.00	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
78.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
78.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
75.25	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
72.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
69.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
65.25	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
65.25	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
64.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
63.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
59.00	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
59.00	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
58.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
57.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
56.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
55.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Work Values

%	Subject	Description
94.50	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
55.50	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
99.80	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
99.60	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
98.60	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
97.20	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
97.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
89.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
89.80	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
89.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
86.40	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
85.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
82.80	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
82.20	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
81.80	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
81.40	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
81.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
81.20	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
81.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
79.40	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
78.60	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
77.00	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
76.60	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
75.60	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
74.20	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
73.80	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
73.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
73.00	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
69.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
67.00	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
64.80	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
64.80	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
64.80	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
63.20	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
63.20	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
62.80	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
61.40	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
60.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
58.80	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
55.80	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment	How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
55.40	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
54.80	Exposed to Whole Body Vibration	How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
51.40	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
51.00	Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles	How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
50.20	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance	How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall 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.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Earnings Benefits

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
United States	$28,620.00	$48,310.00	$71,030.00
Virginia	$25,210.00	$51,070.00	$73,420.00

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Employment Projections

National	2010	2020	% Change
United States	36,300	41,500	+ 14.3%

State	2008	2018	% Change
Virginia	105	133	+ 26.7%

Region	2008	2018	% Change
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	0	0	+ 0.0%
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	0	0	+ 0.0%
Greater Peninsula	0	0	+ 0.0%
Hampton Roads	0	0	+ 0.0%
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	0	0	+ 0.0%
Piedmont Workforce	0	0	+ 0.0%
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Related Occupations

Related Occupations

Careers in Production Pathway:

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

View Videos

The following videos are available for this occupation:

Manufacturing (6.08 Mb)

Macromedia Flash is required for viewing the videos. If you do not have the Flash plugin, it is freely available for download.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Military Training

Missile Mechanic

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	4.5
Getting Information	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Handling and Moving Objects	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Performing General Physical Activities	3.0
Processing Information	3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.5
Thinking Creatively	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	2.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Interacting With Computers	2.0
Coaching and Developing Others	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	2.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	1.5
Performing Administrative Activities	1.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	1.5
Selling or Influencing Others	1.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.0

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Titles

Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic
Aircraft De-Icer Installer
Aircraft Fuselage Framer
Aircraft Layout Worker
Aircraft Line Assembler
Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Part Assembler
Aircraft Parts Assembler
Aircraft Riveter
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Aircraft Structures and Surfaces Assembler
Armament Aircraft Mechanic
Assembly Riveter
Automatic Riveting Machine Operator
Blanket Maker
Body Joiner
Body Liner
Body Worker
Cable Assembler and Swager
Conduit Bender
De-Icer Installer
Environmental Control System Aircraft Mechanic
Erco Machine Operator
Experimental Assembler
Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Construction Worker
Fuselage Framer
General Assembler-Installer
Harness Builder
Harness Installer
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic
Helicopter Mechanic
Helicopter Technician
Honeycomb Blanket Maker
Hydraulic Assembler
Line Assembler
Manifold Builder
Manufacturing Assembler
Metal Bonder
Metal Fitter
Painter
Plumbing and Hydraulics Aircraft Mechanic
Plumbing Assembler
Precision Aircraft Structure Assembler
Precision Aircraft Systems Assembler
Precision Assembler
Propeller Layout Worker
Rib Builder
Rigging and Controls Aircraft Mechanic
Safety Glass Installer
Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR)
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Shield Installer
Shroudman
Skin Fitter
Skin Installer
Spar Finisher
Structures Mechanic
Structures Technician
Tab Builder
Tubing Assembler
Wing Coverer

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Related Schools

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas
Blue Ridge Community College
Hampton University