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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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Job 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Assemblers and Fabricators

Most assemblers work on teams, making good communication skills and the ability to get along with others important. A high school diploma is sufficient for most jobs, but experience and extra training is needed for more advanced assembly work. Employment is projected to experience little or no change between 2008 and 2018. Job opportunities are expected to be good in the manufacturing sector, particularly in growing, high-technology industries.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	33,020
Support Activities for Air Transportation	2,110
Communications Equipment Manufacturing	700
Employment Services	150
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	130
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	50
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	0

Career Video

Title: "Precision Assemblers"

Duration: 01:20

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Average Annual Salary	$48,310
Average Hourly Wage	$23.23
Total Employment	36,570