Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

NOC

93200

Assemblers put together, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture aircraft or subassemblies. Inspectors check assemblies for adherence to specifications.

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Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to engineering specifications. They are employed by aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers.

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.

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.

Also Known As

aircraft assembler
aircraft assembly inspector
airframe assembler
bench and structural assembler
bench fitter mechanic - aircraft assembly

rigger - aircraft assembly

wing tank mechanic - aircraft assembly

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

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