Aircraft 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.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
  
• Completion of a college or other program in aviation or aeronautical technology, with emphasis in aircraft manufacturing, may be required.
  
• Aircraft assemblers receive several months of on-the-job and classroom training.
  
• Aircraft assembly inspectors require experience as an aircraft assembler.