How do they match: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

  • Powerplant Operator
  • Mechanic
  • A&P Mechanic
  • Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
  • Aircraft Mechanic
  • Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
  • Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic
  • Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
  • Airframe and Powerplant Technician
  • Armament Aircraft Mechanic
  • Auxiliary Powerplant Operator
  • Environmental Control System Aircraft Mechanic
  • Helicopter Mechanic
  • Helicopter Airframe Mechanic
  • Plumbing and Hydraulics Aircraft Mechanic
  • Rigging and Controls Aircraft Mechanic
  • Sheet Metal Mechanic
  • Structures Mechanic

  • Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
  • Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
  • Install mechanical linkages and actuators, using tensiometers to verify tension of cables.
  • Install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
  • Place and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, or related devices.
  • Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.

  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.