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How to become Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$65,380
25th–75th pct. $58,600–$83,410
Top pay (est.)
$139,800
Top 10% $107,500
Pay in 5 years
$74,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$84,200est.
$72,400–$97,800
Outlook score
41/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
44%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.6%
3,100 openings / yr

How to become Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Key skills

Quality Control Analysis
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Repairing
3.1
Monitoring
3.1
Active Listening
3.1
Installation
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
3.8
Mechanical
3.8
Production and Processing
3.6
English Language
3.1
Mathematics
3.1
Design
3.1
Public Safety and Security
2.9
Engineering and Technology
2.9

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording InformationThinking CreativelyInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

VisualizationFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
55%
Post-secondary certificate
16%
Bachelor's degree
16%
Associate's degree
10%
Less than high school
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
29%
1–3 months
28%
None / short demo
11%
3–6 months
10%
2–4 years
9%
6–12 months
7%
1–2 years
6%
Over 10 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
24%
None
22%
2–4 years
20%
6–12 months
18%
6–8 years
9%
4–6 years
4%
Over 10 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.