Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.
Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
Clean, oil, or coat system components, as necessary, before assembly or attachment.
Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.
Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.
Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.
Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.
Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft.
Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.
Clean aircraft structures, parts, or components, using aqueous, semi-aqueous, aliphatic hydrocarbon, or organic solvent cleaning products or techniques to reduce carbon or other harmful emissions.
Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.
Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
Manually install structural assemblies or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
Place and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, or related devices.
Install mechanical linkages and actuators, using tensiometers to verify tension of cables.
Install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
Splice cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY	Associate Degree - AAS	123
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY	Associate Degree - AAS	62
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	POWERPLANT	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	43
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	43
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	42
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	AVIONIC MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	20
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	COMPOSITE REPAIR	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	10
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(>= 2 And <4 years) - CERT	68
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	20

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