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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 720 | $65,280 | $31.38 | |
| Arizona | 800 | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| Arkansas | $30,330 | $14.58 | ||
| California | 3,030 | $51,010 | $24.53 | |
| Colorado | $48,880 | $23.50 | ||
| Connecticut | 870 | $69,340 | $33.34 | |
| Florida | 2,200 | $42,520 | $20.44 | |
| Georgia | 2,040 | $64,260 | $30.89 | |
| Indiana | 50 | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Kansas | 5,250 | $51,820 | $24.91 | |
| Kentucky | 50 | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| Louisiana | $50,670 | $24.36 | ||
| Maryland | 140 | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| Michigan | 240 | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| Minnesota | 340 | $41,280 | $19.85 | |
| New York | 340 | $47,850 | $23.01 | |
| Ohio | $34,080 | $16.38 | ||
| Oklahoma | 1,190 | $46,300 | $22.26 | |
| Oregon | 200 | $69,040 | $33.19 | |
| Pennsylvania | 860 | $75,350 | $36.22 | |
| Tennessee | 130 | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| Texas | 3,430 | $50,130 | $24.10 | |
| Utah | 70 | $53,600 | $25.77 | |
| West Virginia | 110 | $45,640 | $21.94 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation, aircraft communications and homing systems, radar and other sensory systems, navigation aids, and specialized systems for various types of civilian and military aircraft.
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$55,380 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers.
- Less than high school 16%
- High school graduate 46%
- College dropout 23%
- Associate’s degree 8%
- Bachelor’s degree 6%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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