Will “Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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“Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers” will probably be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-2011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 52,530.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 25.00
Currently, there are 42,010 people on this job

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Tasks for “Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers”

Manually install structural assemblies or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
Place and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, or related devices.
Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
Install mechanical linkages and actuators, using tensiometers to verify tension of cables.
Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
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.
Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.
Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.
Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
Splice cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft.
Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements using sighting devices and hand tools.
Install accessories in swaging machines, using hand 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.
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.
Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts.
Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.
Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.

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