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93200.01 – Aircraft assemblers

Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Aircraft assembler
  • Bench and structural assembler

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection, and Setting Up to choose the right tools and equipment to assemble, fit and install aircraft parts accurately and safely
  • Quality Control Testing to identify any defects, ensure proper functionality and verify all components meet regulatory and safety standards
  • Static Strength to handle and manipulate heavy prefabricated parts during the assembly process
  • Trunk Strength to maintain proper posture while repeatedly fitting and installing parts on aircraft structures
  • Attention to Detail to ensure each part is correctly positioned, secured and integrated into the overall aircraft structure to prevent minor discrepancies or errors which may have significant implications on safety and performance
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand processes and production techniques specific to aerospace including familiarity with aircraft construction materials, fabrication methods, assembly procedures and industry regulations and standards

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Aircraft assemblers

    • Read and interpret aircraft assembly diagrams
    • Assemble and fit pre-fabricated parts to form subassemblies, working at benches or directly on an aircraft structure
    • Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft skins, flight controls, rigging, hydraulics and other mechanical systems.

Additional information

  • Aircraft assemblers and assembly inspectors may progress to supervisory positions with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

93 – Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors

Sub-major group

932 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Minor group

9320 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Unit group

93200 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Occupational profile

93200.01 – Aircraft assemblers

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