Have a high school diploma or GED;

Complete a training program; and

Complete on-the-job training.

Train through the military or on the job

Generally work 40-hour weeks. However, they sometimes work overtime to meet production deadlines.

May work day, evening, or night shifts.

AIRPLANE ASSEMBLERS will:

Read blueprints and diagrams

May work days, nights, or weekends

AIRPLANE ASSEMBLERS frequently:

Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Stand or sit for long periods of time.

Repeat the same motions.

Walk or run for long periods of time.

Bend or twist their body while working.

It is important that AIRPLANE ASSEMBLERS be able to:

Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Use hands or fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.

See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.