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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

SOC 51-2011.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Quality Control Analysis

3.4

Active Listening

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Complex Problem Solving

3.0

Equipment Maintenance

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

3.5

Education and Training

3.5

Mechanical

3.4

English Language

3.4

Production and Processing

3.4

Design

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Public Safety and Security

3.0

Key Tasks

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.

Also Known As

A&P Technician (Airframe and Powerplant Technician) Aerospace Assembler Aircraft De-Icer Installer Aircraft Fuselage Framer Aircraft Layout Worker Aircraft Line Assembler Aircraft Part Assembler Aircraft Parts Assembler Aircraft Powerplant Repairer Aircraft Riveter