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Career: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components and subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding. |
98
|
Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts. |
96
|
Align, fit, assemble, connect, and install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools. |
93
|
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. |
93
|
Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts. |
89
|
Inspect and test installed units, parts, systems, and assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, and compliance with standards, using measuring instruments and test equipment. |
88
|
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation. |
86
|
Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points. |
84
|
Lay out and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts and components, using jigs, templates, and measuring and marking instruments. |
81
|
Assemble and fit prefabricated parts to form subassemblies. |
73
|
Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas and other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting. |
72
|
Clean, oil, and/or coat system components as necessary before assembling and attaching them. |
71
|
Join structural assemblies such as wings, tails, and fuselage. |
70
|
Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining. |
66
|
Fabricate parts needed for assembly and installation, using shop equipment. |
39
|
Set up and operate machines and systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, and straighten tubing, according to specifications. |
37
|
Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods. |
35
|
Install and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, and related devices. |
32
|
Set, align, adjust, and synchronize aircraft armament and rigging and control system components to established tolerances and requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools. |
32
|
Verify dimensions of cable assemblies and positions of fittings, using measuring instruments. |
28
|
Install mechanical linkages and actuators, and verify tension of cables, using tensiometers. |
28
|
Select and install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools. |
20
|
Measure and cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws. |
16
|
Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines. |
11
|
Weld tubing and fittings, and solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment. |
11
|
Form loops or splices in cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
61
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
61
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
60
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
60
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
58
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
56
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
55
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Processing Information
|
53
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
52
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
49
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
48
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
48
|
Getting Information
|
45
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
41
|
Thinking Creatively
|
38
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
37
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
37
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
36
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
36
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
35
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
31
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
27
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
26
|
Interacting With Computers
|
25
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
20
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
19
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
15
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
14
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
12
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
4
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
1
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|