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Aircraft assemblers

OaSIS code 93200.01

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

Overview

Also known as

  • Aircraft assembler
  • Bench and structural assembler

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

Exclusions:

  • Avionics systems installer (in 22313.03 Avionics mechanics and technicians)
  • Aircraft painter (in 94213.01 Industrial painters and coaters)

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

Work characteristics

Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Work Activities

Proficiency or complexity level
Controlling Machines and Processes
5 - Highest Level
Clerical Activities
4 - High Level
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics
4 - High Level
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance
4 - High Level
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
4 - High Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
3 - Moderate amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
2 - Between 35 to 40 hours

Physical Work Environment

Physical Proximity
Physical distance from others
3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Physical Demands

Sitting
Duration
1 - Very little time
Standing
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration
2 - Less than half the time

Interpersonal Relations

Contact with Others
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
Duration
3 - About half the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
3 - Important
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day

Workplaces/employers

  • Aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers

Skills and abilities

This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Abilities

Proficiency or complexity level
Static Strength
5 - Highest Level
Trunk Strength
5 - Highest Level
Auditory Attention
4 - High Level
Body Flexibility
4 - High Level
Dynamic Strength
4 - High Level

Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Setting Up
5 - Highest Level
Equipment and Tool Selection
4 - High Level
Evaluation
3 - Moderate Level
Learning and Teaching Strategies
3 - Moderate Level
Operation and Control
3 - Moderate Level

Personal Attributes

Importance
Attention to Detail
4 - Highly important
Adaptability
3 - Important
Collaboration
3 - Important
Independence
3 - Important
Active Learning
2 - Somewhat important