Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers
Code: 51-2011.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£65,380
Range: £47,310 - £107,500
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Aircraft Assembler
Aircraft Line Assembler
Assembler
Assembly Riveter
Assembly Technician (Assembly Tech)
Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR)
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Sheet Metal Technician (Sheet Metal Tech)
Structures Mechanic
Structures Technician (Structures Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
- Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
- Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Hand and Finger Use
put together small parts with your fingers
hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers is £65,380. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £47,310, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £107,500 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, SAP software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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10th Percentile (Entry):
£47,310
Median Annual (Average):
£65,380
90th Percentile (Senior):
£107,500
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