DestinAI
CareersSkillsLog InGet Started
CareersSkillsAboutLog InGet Started →

© 2026 DESTINAI · BETA 1.0 · ISCED ISCO O*NET ESCO
CareersSkillsPrivacyTermsEU AI Act notice
DestinAI
CareersSkillsLog InGet Started
CareersSkillsAboutLog InGet Started →
← Back to directory
§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

aircraft assembler

Aircraft assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed or rotary wing aircrafts and aircraft subassemblies such as flight controls, aircraft skins, rigging and other mechanical systems.

View on Official Portal ↗
Description

Aircraft assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed or rotary wing aircrafts and aircraft subassemblies such as flight controls, aircraft skins, rigging and other mechanical systems. They read and interpret blueprints. They operate control systems to determine functional performance of the assemblies and adjust accordingly.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardsaircraft mechanicselectromechanicsmechanicscommon aviation safety regulations
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
defense systemrivet typesengineering principlesengineering processes
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use power toolsread engineering drawingswear appropriate protective gearfasten componentsapply health and safety standardsassemble metal partsensure equipment availabilityuse technical documentationtroubleshootoperate drill pressapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesalign componentsread standard blueprints
OPTIONALOptional competences
set up automotive robotuse CAM softwareprogram a CNC controllertend CNC milling machineoperate welding equipmentfollow safety procedures when working at heightsliaise with engineerstend CNC laser cutting machinetend computer numerical control lathe machinetend riveting machineconduct performance teststend CNC grinding machineinspect quality of productstend CNC drilling machineoperate handheld riveting equipmentuse testing equipmentarchive documentation related to workkeep records of work progressperform aircraft maintenancecut metal productsoperate lifting equipmentrecord test datatend CNC metal punch press

GLOBAL RESOURCE

View official definition ↗

SKILLS OVERVIEW

45 total
18 essential · 27 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

© 2026 DESTINAI · BETA 1.0 · ISCED ISCO O*NET ESCO
CareersSkillsPrivacyTermsEU AI Act notice