Aircraft Wing Cutting and Assembly Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized skilled worker who cuts and processes aircraft wing structural parts and assembles them using rivets or adhesives.
Description
Aircraft wing cutting and assembly workers handle the structural parts of wings that affect aircraft flight performance. Following blueprints and specifications, they perform cutting and hole-drilling on aluminum or composites, position parts using dedicated jigs, and then assemble them with high precision using riveting or bonding techniques. They conduct dimensional inspections using calipers or micrometers, perform record-keeping and reporting as part of process and quality control, and comply with safety standards.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to increasing demand for aircraft. Higher precision skills will be increasingly required with the introduction of composite materials and development of unmanned aircraft.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice (Skilled Worker) → Skilled Worker → Site Leader → Production Management Staff → Quality Management Staff
Required Skills
CAD Blueprint Reading / Jig Installation Adjustment / Joining Technology / Machine Tool Operation / Precision Measurement (Calipers, Micrometers)
Recommended Skills
CNC Machine Tool Operation / English Technical Document Reading / Quality Control Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because micron-level precision is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is performed according to prescribed procedures. |
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