Assembles major aircraft structures and subassemblies such as bulkheads, fuselage panels, rudders, flaps, and stabilizers.
Prepares parts for assembly by filing, burring, crimping, framing, drilling, and reaming. Receives detailed written and verbal instructions on all work.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Structural Assembler skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Ensuring and maintaining the workplace's high standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and safe practices.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites the benefits of implementing 5S housekeeping in an organization.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies industry best practices in performing 5S housekeeping-related tasks.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Administers housekeeping checks to monitor staff's compliance with 5S standards.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Develops a checklist to help staff easily follow the 5S methodologies.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Adopts the latest trends in 5S housekeeping techniques to streamline the existing housekeeping procedures.
Skill definition-Interpreting and visualizing engineering drawings or designs to determine the requirements needed in assembling components and developing products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the importance of blueprint reading in the product development process.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading to support the calibration of fixtures and products.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyzes blueprints to determine the supplies needed in developing product parts.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Analyzes blueprint and geometric tolerances to determine how they relate to the finished part.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds parts according to blueprint plans and specifications to meet production standards.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of best practices for developing safety policies and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies safety concepts in the workplace, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Drafts standard operating procedures to ensure seamless implementation of safety policies.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Delivers clear interpretation of safety policies, procedures, and reports to all junior managers and staff.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Conceptualizes innovative ways to drive continuous improvements in our safety policies and procedures.
Skill definition-Evaluating and testing product or service features while comparing the results with specified requirements to validate conformity.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites fundamental concepts of inspection and product quality.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure product quality.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Completes random inspection of products to help improve inventory accuracy and quality.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates products during inspections to verify the highest quality levels of the products.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds continuous improvement efforts to increase the effectiveness of quality inspection processes.
Skill definition-Demonstrating thorough knowledge of the industry's value chain, business, issues, trends, etc., and the ability to apply them appropriately.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites critical statistics regarding the industry's size and influence.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compares the operations of own department and function to the industry best practices.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Communicates industry and market trends affecting business operations to internal stakeholders.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Anticipates client needs using business and industry expertise to maximize competitive advantage.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Contributes to industry association white papers, standards, and regulations.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of SOP practices in our business operations.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in the preparation of internal standard operating procedures (SOP).
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Ensures internal SOPs are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Develops and delivers training programs to ensure our SOPs are fully communicated and adhered to.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions the adoption of SOP to foster efficiency and consistency.
There are 7 hard skills for Structural Assembler, 5S Housekeeping, Blueprint Reading, Computer Controlled Machinery, etc.
3 general skills for Structural Assembler, Safety Policies and Procedures, Quality Inspection, Material Handling.
7 soft skills for Structural Assembler, Industry Knowledge, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 17 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Structural Assembler, he or she needs to be proficient in Industry Knowledge, be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
