Occupations/51-2011.00

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

69%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

36%

Fewer uniquely human demands

Task orientation

74%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.

  • Mostly routine

    Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.

  • Mostly routine

    Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.

The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
  2. 02Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
  3. 03Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
  4. 04Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
  5. 05Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
  6. 06Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.65
  • Degree of automation2.17
  • Time sitting2.49
  • Originality (ability)2.38
  • Conflict situations2.47
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.86
  • Outdoors / weather1.45
  • Disease exposure1.35
  • Decision freedom3.59

Top abilities

  • Problem Sensitivity3.75
  • Near Vision3.62
  • Finger Dexterity3.50
  • Visualization3.38
  • Manual Dexterity3.38
  • Information Ordering3.38
  • Written Comprehension3.12
  • Speech Recognition3.12

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension3.00
  • Active Listening3.12
  • Writing2.75
  • Speaking3.00
  • Mathematics2.50
  • Science1.75
  • Critical Thinking3.12
  • Active Learning2.88
  • Learning Strategies2.62
  • Monitoring3.12

CIP matches

47.0607Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician47.0608Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician47.0609Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Schools offering related programs

12 of 14 shown

Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.

InstitutionProgramTuitionAdmitGrad 6-yrEarnings

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$5,900100%28%

1 yr $106,421

2 yr —

Associate · CIP 47.06

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$5,700100%35%

1 yr $38,289

2 yr $33,993

Associate · CIP 47.06

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$9,80071%61%

1 yr $35,060

2 yr $30,409

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$6,000100%31%

1 yr $32,391

2 yr $29,685

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Saint Paul College

St. Paul, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$6,100100%29%

1 yr $29,685

2 yr $36,560

Certificate · CIP 47.06

University of Minnesota-Rochester

Rochester, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$14,20072%73%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$5,800100%33%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$6,200100%33%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$6,200100%38%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$6,100100%36%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$6,000100%37%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN · Public

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

47.0607

$6,300100%48%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported