aircraft assembler
Aircraft assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed or rotary wing aircrafts and aircraft subassemblies such as flight controls, aircraft skins, rigging and other mechanical systems. They read and interpret blueprints. They operate control systems to determine functional performance of the assemblies and adjust accordingly.
Also called: aircraft rigging assembler, plane assembler, flight control assembler, aeroplane assembler, aircraft sub-assembly installer, aircraft fitter, military aircraft assembler, aircraft wing assembler
- 18
- essential skills
- 27
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
18- aircraft mechanics
- align components
- apply health and safety standards
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- assemble metal parts
- common aviation safety regulations
- electromechanics
- ensure equipment availability
- fasten components
- mechanics
- operate drill press
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- troubleshoot
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
27- archive documentation related to work
- conduct performance tests
- cut metal products
- defense system
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with engineers
- operate handheld riveting equipment
- operate lifting equipment
- operate welding equipment
- perform aircraft maintenance
- program a CNC controller
- record test data
- rivet types
- set up automotive robot
- tend CNC drilling machine
- tend CNC grinding machine
- tend CNC laser cutting machine
- tend CNC metal punch press
- tend CNC milling machine
- tend computer numerical control lathe machine
- tend riveting machine
- use CAM software
- use testing equipment
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