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.
About the profession
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.
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Trainee Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler → Technician Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler → Senior Technician Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler → Lead Technician Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler
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Salary Growth
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Levels
93K
Top Salary
8+
Years
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,550 - $52,958/year With equity/bonuses: $43,505 - $63,550 Top markets (SF/NYC): $45,483 - $63,550 Execute core tasks using Quality Control…
Day in Life
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9am — Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,685 - $47,662 Year 2-3: Junior level $52,958 - $63,047 Year 4-6: Mid level $63,047 - $68,356 Year 7-10: Senior level $68,356 - $83,762 Year 10+:…
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