Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

• Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
• Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
• Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
• Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
• Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
• Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
• Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
• Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
• Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.
• Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers.

• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers.