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.
- Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
- Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
- Align, fit, assemble, connect, and install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
- Assemble and fit prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
- Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
- Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components and subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
- Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
- Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas and other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
- Form loops or splices in cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
- Inspect and test installed units, parts, systems, and assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, and compliance with standards, using measuring instruments and test equipment.
- Install mechanical linkages and actuators, and verify tension of cables, using tensiometers.
- Join structural assemblies such as wings, tails, and fuselage.
- Lay out and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts and components, using jigs, templates, and measuring and marking instruments.
- Measure and cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
- Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
- Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
- Set, align, adjust, and synchronize aircraft armament and rigging and control system components to established tolerances and requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.
- Set up and operate machines and systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, and straighten tubing, according to specifications.
- Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.
- Verify dimensions of cable assemblies and positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.
- Weld tubing and fittings, and solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.
- Clean, oil, and/or coat system components as necessary before assembling and attaching them.
- Fabricate parts needed for assembly and installation, using shop equipment.
- Install and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, and related devices.
- Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
- Participate in operational checkouts of entire armament systems on the ground or during test flights.
- Prepare and load live ammunition, missiles, and bombs onto aircraft, according to established procedures.
- Select and install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
- Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Education - These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
- Training - Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Experience - Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
- Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
- Electro-Mechanical Technicians
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Mechanical Door Repairers
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
- Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Tool and Die Makers
- Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
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