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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblerWhat Does it Take to Be an Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler?Occupation 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.Life As an Aircraft Structure Assembler: What Do They Do?Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft.Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.Install mechanical linkages and actuators, using tensiometers to verify tension of cables.Things an Aircraft Structure Assembler Should Know How to DoWhen polled, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.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.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Types of Aircraft Structure Assembler JobsBody JoinerAssembly RiveterPlumbing and Hydraulics Aircraft MechanicIs There Job Demand for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers?In 2016, there was an estimated number of 41,800 jobs in the United States for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for this position. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 3,200 job openings in this field each year.The states with the most job growth for Aircraft Structure Assemblers are Utah, Nebraska, and Alabama. Watch out if you plan on working in Ohio, Arkansas, or West Virginia, as these states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.The average yearly salary of an Aircraft Structure Assembler ranges between $32,250 and $82,390.Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers who work in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, or Texas make the highest salaries.What Tools & Technology do Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Use?Although they're not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided design (CAD) softwareEnterprise resource planning (ERP) softwareBecoming an Aircraft Structure AssemblerWhat education is needed to be an Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler?How many years of work experience do I need?Where Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers WorkThe table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.
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