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)
Describes the fundamental steps of the 5S methodology.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles progress and daily reports to assist management in assessing if the 5S standards are met.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Contributes to the development of 5S housekeeping plan to maintain the facilities and equipment.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Facilitates the training about latest 5S housekeeping procedures and industry best practices.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates the 5S map to provide staff a visual reference on where the tools, supplies, workers, and travel paths are.
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)
Explains different types of blueprints, such as engineering drawings and assembly diagrams.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine repair problems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Communicates with other architects about a specific blueprint to ensure everyone understands the design.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Builds relationships between the architects and the readers to communicate the meaning of the blueprint design.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions the adoption of advanced technologies to speed up the blueprint reading process.
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)
Compiles a list of the key considerations and limitations of safety policies.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Follows established safety policies and procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Handles the execution, enactment, and tracking of each element of the safety policy and program.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates employees' performance to ensure they comply with established safety policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Cultivates a compliant working environment by enforcing 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)
Describes methods to conduct quality inspection plans.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents inspection results by completing reports, detailing the damages, and entering data into the quality database.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Executes precision inspection techniques to inspect products and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the professional training of all employees to maximize inspection objectives and maintain quality.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops tools to enhance risk assessment, quality planning, and inspection readiness activities.
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)
Describes the entire value chain of the industry.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents industry and domain knowledge in appropriate documentation systems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Gathers and analyses market intelligence to drive operational optimization.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Demonstrates intimate knowledge of industry and market trends to provide business insights.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes organizational policies and processes to seek out and understand industry dynamics.
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)
Describes the purposes and benefits of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles and maintains SOPs under our current policies and directions.
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.
