Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
SOC Code: 51-2011
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerss assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 81.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Quality Control Analysis, Quality Control Analysis, Monitoring.
AI-Proof Score: 81.6 — Very High
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Median Salary
$61,680
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Job Growth
-14.5%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Repairing
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation