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

  • Powerplant Operator
  • A&P Technician
  • Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
  • Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic
  • Airframe and Powerplant Technician
  • Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
  • Assembler Technician
  • Auxiliary Powerplant Operator
  • Helicopter Technician
  • Structures Technician

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
  • Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
  • Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.
  • Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.

  • Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Replace worn equipment components.