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.
Common Job Titles
- Assembler
- Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR)
- Sheet Metal Mechanic
- Structures Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
32,890
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,040. 25th percentile: U.S. $53,180. 50th percentile: U.S. $61,680. 75th percentile: U.S. $75,240. 90th percentile: U.S. $94,950. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,040 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $94,950 |
| Workers on average earn | $66,510 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mathematics3.5/5
- Education and Training3.5/5
- Mechanical3.4/5
- English Language3.4/5
- Production and Processing3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Electrical power management system software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Spreadsheet software
- Word processing software
Tools & Equipment
- Adhesive application robots
- Alligator jaw compression riveters
- Anti-vibration gloves
- Arc welding equipment
- Assembly robots
- Autoriveters
- Beading tools
- Bearing installation tools