Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
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.
- Careers: Supply Chain & Production
- Level: Operational
- Salary: $43,176 - $86,352 per year
- Outlook: Growing
- Education: High School Diploma
Key skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Writing
Career path
- lower level jobs: Manufacturing Production Technician · Aircraft Maintenance Helper · Mechanical Assembler
- higher level jobs: Aerospace Quality Inspector · Aerospace Production Supervisor · Senior Aircraft Systems Technician
AI impact
AI will increasingly assist in quality control, predictive maintenance, and optimizing assembly processes through robotics and automation. While some repetitive tasks may be automated, human assemblers will focus on complex problem-solving, precision fitting, and overseeing AI-driven systems. AI tools can also enhance training and simulation for new assembly techniques.
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Aircraft Assembly · Aerospace Manufacturing · Aviation Technology · Structural Assembly · Manufacturing · Engineering · Production · Technical · Aerospace · Skilled Trade
Frequently asked questions
What does a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers do?
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.
What is the salary of a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers?
The typical salary range is $43,176 - $86,352 per year.
What is the job outlook for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers?
The outlook is Growing.