Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.

Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements using sighting devices and hand tools.

Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.

Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.

Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.

Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.

Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.

Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.

Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.

Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.

Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.

Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft.

Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.

Manually install structural assemblies or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.

Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.

Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.

Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.

Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.

Place and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, or related devices.

Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.

Install mechanical linkages and actuators, using tensiometers to verify tension of cables.

Install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.

Clean aircraft structures, parts, or components, using aqueous, semi-aqueous, aliphatic hydrocarbon, or organic solvent cleaning products or techniques to reduce carbon or other harmful emissions.

Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.

Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.

Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.

Splice cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.

Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.

Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.

Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.