Airframe Erector

Aliases: Mechanic Aircraft, Airframe Overhauling Mechanic

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Airframe Erector is expected to perform include:

Assembling fuselage, tail, wings, under carriage, fuel tanks, doors, etc.
Installing plumbing pulley, pulley brackets and other airframe structural members according to approved schedules
Studying blueprints and approved assembly schedules
Assembling airframe components by supplementary tooling, where necessary, using jigs, fixtures and other devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, Bachelor's in aeronautical engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in ensuring correct fits, assembly, alignment and clearance according to schedule using feeler gauges, micrometre, etc.
Adept at securing members temporarily with fasteners, screws or by tack welding and marking locations for rivet holes
Well-versed with drilling and countersinking holes in members for subsequent riveting, checking operation of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, locating defects and rectifying faults
Knowledge of testing rigging and satisfactory operation of aircraft control and ensuring airworthiness
Knowledge of riveting parts together
Knowledge of replacing, repairing and modifying passenger galley and toilet structural parts
Knowledge of maintaining a record of the parts examined

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Problem-solving skills
Good communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges providing aeronautical engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.iist.ac.in/admissions/undergraduate/btech-aerospace-engineering

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Trainee → Airframe Erector → Supervisor

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per month
For candidates with experience - Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 0-5 years of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Organizations dealing with aviation and/or aerospace

KEYWORDS

Mechanic Aircraft
Airframe Overhauling Mechanic
Airframe Overhauling Aircraft Maintenance Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7232.0100	Airframe Erector
ISCO 2008	7232	Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers
NIC 2008	30301	Manufacture of airplanes
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://www.shine.com/jobs/aircraft-maintenance-engineer/company-hidden/6246497/
4	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Aircraft_Maintenance_Technician/Salary
5	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-7.pdf

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