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.

• Aircraft Mechanic, Armament
• Aircraft Mechanic, Environmental Control System
• Aircraft Mechanic, Plumbing and Hydraulics
• Aircraft Mechanic, Rigging and Controls
• Assembler, Aircraft, Structures and Surfaces
• Assembler, Tubing
• Assembler-Installer, General
• Cable Assembler and Swager
• Precision Assembler
• Riveting Machine Operator, Automatic

• Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
• Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
• Align, fit, assemble, connect, and install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Assemble and fit 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.
• Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components and subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
• Clean, oil, and/or coat system components as necessary before assembling and attaching them.
• Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
• Fabricate parts needed for assembly and installation, using shop equipment.
• Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas and other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
• Form loops or splices in cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
• Inspect and test installed units, parts, systems, and assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, and compliance with standards, using measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Install and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, and related devices.
• Install mechanical linkages and actuators, and verify tension of cables, using tensiometers.
• Join structural assemblies such as wings, tails, and fuselage.
• Lay out and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts and components, using jigs, templates, and measuring and marking instruments.
• Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
• Measure and cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
• Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
• Select and install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
• Set up and operate machines and systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, and straighten tubing, according to specifications.
• Set, align, adjust, and synchronize aircraft armament and rigging and control system components to established tolerances and requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.
• Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.
• Verify dimensions of cable assemblies and positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.
• Weld tubing and fittings, and solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.

• adhere to safety procedures
• adjust or set mechanical controls or components
• align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
• align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
• apply cleaning solvents
• apply protective coating to products
• attach or mark identification onto products or containers
• braze metal parts or components together
• build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
• cut metal or plastic
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• fabricate aircraft parts
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• file, sand, grind, or polish metal or plastic objects
• identify base metals for welding
• identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities
• install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
• lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
• lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
• make independent judgment in assembly procedures
• move or fit heavy objects
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read specifications
• read technical drawings
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• signal directions or warnings to coworkers
• solder metal parts or components together
• stretch, bend, straighten, shape, pound, or press metal or plastic
• test mechanical products or equipment
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use acetylene welding/cutting torch
• use basic plumbing techniques
• use hand or power tools
• use knowledge of metric system
• use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
• use pneumatic tools
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use soldering equipment
• use spot or tack welding techniques
• weld together metal parts, components, or structures