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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers - 51-2011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR)
  • Structures Technician
  • Helicopter Mechanic
  • Aircraft Line Assembler
  • Assembly Riveter
  • Helicopter Technician
  • Line Assembler
  • Structures Mechanic

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000 Production Occupations
51-2000 Assemblers and Fabricators
51-2010 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
51-2011.00 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • 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, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
  • Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
  • Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft.
  • 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 or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
  • 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.
  • Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.
  • Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
  • 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 or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
  • Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
  • Form loops or splices in cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
  • Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or 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, or fuselage.
  • Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
  • Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
  • Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.
  • 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 or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.
  • Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements using sighting devices and hand tools.
  • Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.
  • Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.
  • Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.

Detailed Work Activities

  • 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

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Aircraft Intermediate Level Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Structural Repairer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Launching and Recovery Equipment (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Aircraft Mechanic, Armament (Aircraft Manufacturing)
  • Aircraft Mechanic, Plumbing and Hydraulics
  • Assembler, Aircraft, Structures and Surfaces
  • Assembler-Installer, General
  • Precision Assembler

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • 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