Occupational Employment Statistics
51-2011 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.
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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
| 70 | $25.71/hr | 9.0% |
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
| 100 | $25.20/hr | -6.3% |
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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
| 120 | $21.91/hr | -11.1% |
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
| 6,790 | $31.62/hr | 3.7% |
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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
| 2,190 | $23.28/hr | 5.3% |
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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
| 320 | $23.86/hr | -12.0% |
- Clean, oil, or coat system components, as necessary, before assembly or attachment.
- 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.
- Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.
- Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
- Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
- Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
- Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.
- Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
- Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.
- Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.