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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.

Aircraft assembly inspectors

• Inspect aircraft assemblies, using measuring and testing equipment, for adherence to engineering specifications
• Inspect assemblies for alignment, symmetry, dimensions, fit and quality of workmanship
• Complete detailed inspection documentation.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a college or other program in aviation or aeronautical technology, with emphasis in aircraft manufacturing, may be required.
• Aircraft assemblers receive several months of on-the-job and classroom training.
• Aircraft assembly inspectors require experience as an aircraft assembler.

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

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