National Occupation Code (NOC): 9521

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.

Job Duties for Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

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, for adherence to engineering specifications
• Inspect assemblies for alignment, symmetry, dimensions, fit and quality of workmanship
• Complete detailed inspection documentation.

Working Conditions for Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Work is performed indoors with machining equipment and tools. These tools may cause injury and operate at high volumes.

Alternate Job Titles

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• Aircraft Assembly Rigger
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• Aircraft Final Assembly Inspector
• Aircraft Fitter-assembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Aircraft Inspector, Assemblies And Installations
• Aircraft Inspector, Assembly
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• Aircraft Rigger - Aircraft Assembly
• Aircraft Rigging And Controls Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Aircraft Sealer - Aircraft Assembly
• Aircraft Structure And Surface Assembler
• Aircraft Structure Assembler
• Aircraft Tester - Aircraft Assembly
• Airframe Assembler
• Airframe Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Airframe Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
• Airframe Subassembler
• Airframe Unit Assembler
• Bench And Structural Assembler
• Bench And Structural Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Bench Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
• Bench Fitter Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Composite Technician - Aircraft Assembly
• Control Assembler, Aircraft
• Detail Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Detail Inspector - Aircraft Assembly
• Development Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Drill And Ream Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Fabric Installer-repairer - Aircraft Assembly
• Final-assembly Inspector - Aircraft Assembly
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• Hydraulic Installation - Aircraft Assembly
• Hydraulic System Installer - Aircraft Assembly
• Power Plant Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Power Plant Installation Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Power Plant Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Pressure Compartment Sealer And Tester - Aircraft Assembly
• Propeller Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Rigger - Aircraft Assembly
• Sealer - Aircraft Assembly
• Sheet Metal Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Skin Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
• Spar Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Subassembler - Aircraft Assembly
• Welded Assemblies Fitter-tester - Aircraft Assembly
• Wing Assembler, Aircraft
• Wing Inspector - Aircraft Assembly
• Wing Marry-up Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
• Wing Tank Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
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