Instrument Installer (Aircraft)
けいきとりつけこう（こうくうき）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves assembling, installing, wiring various instruments equipped on aircraft, and adjusting and calibrating them for accurate operation. Precise manual skills and measurement techniques are required.
Description
Aircraft Instrument Installers are specialized technicians who incorporate various instruments that measure altitude, speed, attitude, etc., during flight into the aircraft's body or cockpit, and perform operational checks and calibrations. They select parts based on drawings and electrical circuit diagrams, securely install them using soldering and tool operations, and then use calibration equipment to precisely align the readings. Since this directly impacts aircraft safety and flight performance, high attention to detail and precise workmanship are required, with work at aircraft manufacturing sites or maintenance factories.
Future Outlook
Amid the advancement of electronification and digitalization in aircraft, demand for higher-precision instrument installation and calibration technology is expected to remain stable. With the expansion of development in drones and next-generation aircraft, adaptation to new instruments will be required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands, Skilled at Fine Work / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Instrument Installation Apprentice → Instrument Installer → Instrument Installation Supervisor → Quality Control and Inspector → Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Instrument Calibration and Maintenance Technology / Mechanical and Electronic Instrument Installation / Soldering / Torque Wrench Operation / Wiring Work
Recommended Skills
Blueprint Reading (Electrical) / English (Manual Reading) / Quality Control / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for work involving fine parts and wiring. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to identify causes of instrument malfunctions and make adjustments is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily manual-based work, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Grade 3 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
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