Aircraft Metal Pipe Assembly Installer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist occupation that assembles metal pipes such as aircraft fuel piping and hydraulic piping based on drawings and installs them on the airframe.
Description
Aircraft metal pipe assembly installers cut, bend process, flare, and fasten metal pipes for fuel, hydraulics, and air conditioning based on drawings, and secure them to the aircraft structure. Using torque wrenches and measuring instruments, they achieve dimensional accuracy and leak-free installation. Work is conducted in clean rooms or factory production lines, requiring quality management and adherence to safety procedures. Teamwork, manual dexterity, and concentration are essential.
Future Outlook
Due to globalization of the aerospace industry and stricter regulations, demand for high-precision piping assembly remains stable. While digital technologies and automation advance, developing skilled workers remains a challenge.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Dexterous Hands Skilled in Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Machine Assembler → Section Leader/Leader → Quality Control → Production Engineering → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Fastening Work / Leak Testing / Measuring Instrument Use (Caliper, Micrometer) / Piping Fabrication / Torque Wrench Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD (Piping Drawings) / Quality Control Methods (5S, QC) / Reading English Technical Documents / TIG Welding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors affect quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires adherence to procedures more than creativity, as work must faithfully follow drawings. |
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