Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________Te c h n i c i a n. Related Knowledge/Courses: Mechan-
ical Devices; Design; Physics; Chemistry; Engineer-
ing and Technology; Transportation.
Work Env ironment : Noisy; contaminants; cramped
work space, awkward positions; standing; using
hands on objects, tools, or controls; bending or twist-
ing the body.
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces,
Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
! Personality Code: RC! Education/Training Required:
Moderate-term on-the-job training
! Annual Earnings: $45,420
! Beginning Wage: $25,050
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 12.8%
! Annual Job Openings: 6,550
! Self-Employed: 0.0%
! Part-Time: 1.9%
Assemble, fi t, fasten, and install parts of airplanes,
space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings,
fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rig-
ging and control equipment, or heating and ven-
tilating systems. Form loops or splices in cables,
using clamps and fi ttings, or reweave cable strands.
Align and fi t structural assemblies manually or sig-
nal crane operators to position assemblies for join-
ing. Align, fi t, assemble, connect, and install system
components, using jigs, fi xtures, measuring instru-
ments, hand tools, and power tools. Assemble and fi t
prefabricated parts to form subassemblies. Assemble,
install, and connect parts, fi ttings, and assemblies on
aircraft, using layout tools; hand tools; power tools;
and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support
components and subassemblies, using bolts, screws,
rivets, chemical bonding, or welding. Select and
install accessories in swaging machines, using hand
tools. Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface
areas and other sections of aircraft prior to welding orriveting. Lay out and mark reference points and loca-
tions for installation of parts and components, using
jigs, templates, and measuring and marking instru-
ments. Inspect and test installed units, parts, sys-
tems, and assemblies for fi t, alignment, performance,
defects, and compliance with standards, using mea-
suring instruments and test equipment. Install
mechanical linkages and actuators and verify tension
of cables, using tensiometers. Join structural assem-
blies such as wings, tails, and fuselage. Measure and
cut cables and tubing, using master templates, mea-
suring instruments, and cable cutters or saws. Read
and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifi ca-
tions to determine layouts, sequences of operations,
or identities and relationships of parts. Prepare and
load live ammunition, missiles, and bombs onto air-
craft according to established procedures. Adjust,
repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to
eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper oper-
ation. Cut, trim, fi le, bend, and smooth parts and
verify sizes and fi tting tolerances in order to ensure
proper fi t and clearance of parts. Install and connect
control cables to electronically controlled units, using
hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connec-
tors, turnbuckles, and related devices.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 13. Manufacturing.
Work Group: 13.14. Vehicle and Facility Mechan-
ical Work. Other Jobs in! is Work Group:
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians; Auto-
motive Body and Related Repairers; Automotive
Glass Installers and Repairers; Automotive Mas-
ter Mechanics; Automotive Service Technicians and
Mechanics; Automotive Specialty Technicians; Bus
and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists;
Farm Equipment Mechanics; Fiberglass Laminators
and Fabricators; Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechan-
ics, Except Engines; Motorboat Mechanics; Motor-
cycle Mechanics; Outdoor Power Equipment and
Other Small Engine Mechanics; Rail Car Repair-
ers; Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians; Tire
Repairers and Changers.
Skills: Installation; Equipment Maintenance;
Repairing; Quality Control Analysis; Equipment
Selection; Operation Monitoring; Mathematics;
Trouble shoot i n g.