O*NET-SOC 51-2011.00

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.3807/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1207/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1207/2015
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.007/2015
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2015
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.507/2015
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.3807/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.3807/2015
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.3807/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.Core9907/2015
Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.Core9907/2015
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.Core9707/2015
Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.Core10007/2015
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.Core9907/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.7511/2023
Investigative2.6511/2023
Artistic1.7411/2023
Enterprising1.3511/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.