Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers
Also called:
Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR), Structures Technician, Helicopter Mechanic, Aircraft Line Assembler
see titles from the Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Journeyman
Aircraft Intermediate Level Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Launching and Recovery Equipment
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- figuring out how to use new ideas or things
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Achievement/Effort
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Computer aided design CAD software
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$45,950
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Navy:
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Launching and Recovery Equipment
