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

  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

  • Metal Bonder
  • Metal Fitter
  • Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic
  • Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
  • Aircraft Structures and Surfaces Assembler
  • Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
  • Airframe and Powerplant Technician
  • Automatic Riveting Machine Operator
  • Auxiliary Powerplant Operator
  • Cable Assembler and Swager
  • Erco Machine Operator
  • Plumbing and Hydraulic Aircraft Mechanic
  • Plumbing and Hydraulics Aircraft Mechanic
  • Powerplant Operator
  • Rigging and Controls Aircraft Mechanic
  • Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter
  • Sheet Metal Mechanic
  • Sheet Metal Worker

  • Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.
  • Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.
  • Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
  • 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.
  • Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.
  • Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
  • Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
  • Install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
  • Install mechanical linkages and actuators, using tensiometers to verify tension of cables.
  • Manually install structural assemblies or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
  • Place and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, or related devices.
  • Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.

  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
  • Assemble metal structures.
  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.