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Aircraft Assemblers and Aircraft Assembly Inspectors (NOC 9481)DescriptionAircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to engineering specifications. They are employed by aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers. Example Titles
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DutiesAircraft assemblers perform some or all of the following duties:
Aircraft assembly inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsAircraft assemblers require the following skills and abilities:
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Terms & ConditionsAircraft assemblers and inspectors work in an indoor, climate controlled environment. The normal hours are 40 per week. Evening and weekend work may be necessary. Almost all work full time and there is no self-employment in the occupation.. Aircraft assemblers may work in a noisy environment. Robotics has helped with some of the heavier aspects of the job such as lifting and placing pieces into position. Aircraft assemblers may have to stand for long periods. Earnings$31,000 per annum - starting $45,700 per annum - average $63,800 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsIt is possible to obtain jobs in aircraft assembly with no work experience, working in less skilled work. Assembly workers can become skilled aircraft technicians through on-the-job training and experience. Experienced assemblers may move to inspection jobs or become supervisors. OutlookEmployment prospects for aircraft assemblers and inspectors in the 2010 - 2014 period look positive. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 750. The outlook for the Manitoba aerospace industry is affected by the ongoing restructuring of the worldwide airline industry and defence-related expenditures. Aerospace manufacturing is highly sensitive to the global economy and worldwide competition. The global recession has negatively affected corporate profitability and reduced the demand for business jets and business travel. The demand for new passenger aircraft and the volume of personal travel has also been affected. Competition for aerospace contracts is world-wide and Manitoba firms must compete for a portion of the sub-contract work in addition to the ongoing military and maintenance work. In Manitoba, the aerospace sector is largely divided between aircraft component manufacture and aircraft engine repair and overhaul. Aircraft assemblers and inspectors work primarily in manufacturing. New materials such as plastics, resins and composites may impact demand for assemblers and promote the growth of some of the more technical occupations. Like many manufacturing sectors, some of the assembly is going to off-shore competitors. A proportionally larger share of jobs for members of this occupational group are located in Winnipeg. Almost all aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (99%) work in the Manufacturing sector. Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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