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AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE, SURFACES, RIGGING, AND SYSTEMS ASSEMBLERS
 
Occupation Description:
 
  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.
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Aircraft Structure Assemblers, Precision (ONET code: 51-2011.01)
 
  * Aircraft Systems Assemblers, Precision (ONET code: 51-2011.02)
 
  * Aircraft Rigging Assemblers (ONET code: 51-2011.03)
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
  • Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
  • Align, fit, assemble, connect, and install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Assemble and fit prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
  • Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
  • Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components and subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
  • Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
 
Search for Jobs on Connecticut's Labor Exchange (CTJOBcentral):
 
  Search for Aircraft Structure Assemblers, Precision Jobs
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Education & Training:
 
  Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
 
      View Related Programs on Connecticut's Education & Training ConneCTion site
 
Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide Units $55,493.00 $26.68 $16.18 $19.32 - $33.78
Springfield, MA $42,183.00 $20.28 $12.91 $14.30 - $25.68
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2010 2020
State of Connecticut 1,910 2,180 1.3% 64
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer good or favorable job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
 
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