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Aircraft Assemblers and Aircraft Assembly Inspectors

Also known as:

  • aircraft assembler
  • aircraft parts fitter - aircraft assembly
  • assembly inspector, aircraft

DESCRIPTION :

Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to engineering specifications. They are employed by aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers.

MAIN DUTIES:

Aircraft assemblers
  • Read and interpret aircraft assembly diagrams;
  • Assemble and fit pre-fabricated parts to form subassemblies, working at benches or directly on an aircraft structure;
  • Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft skins, flight controls, rigging, hydraulics and other mechanical systems.
Aircraft assembly inspectors
  • Inspect aircraft assemblies, using measuring and testing equipment;
  • Inspect assemblies for alignment, symmetry, dimensions, fit and quality of workmanship;
  • Complete detailed inspection documentation.

AVERAGE SALARY:

$ 57,000

WHERE DOES THIS TRADE HAVE GOOD JOB PROSPECTS?

USEFUL LINKS:

To know more about careers in the aerospace industry:
http://www.camaq.org/