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What is an aircraft line assembler and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an aircraft line assembler. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.91 an hour? That's $35,172 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -6% and produce -114,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAircraft Line AssemblerUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $35,172

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.8

Growth rate -6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.57%

Asian 8.53%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 16.36%

Unknown 3.70%

White 56.84%

Gender

female 7.69%

male 92.31%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
5.8

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an aircraft line assembler

  1. Explore aircraft line assembler education requirements

    Most common aircraft line assembler degrees

    High School Diploma

    50.0 %

    Bachelor's

    25.0 %

    Associate

    25.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific aircraft line assembler skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools100.00%
  3. Complete relevant aircraft line assembler training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New aircraft line assemblers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an aircraft line assembler based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real aircraft line assembler resumes.
  4. Research aircraft line assembler duties and responsibilities

    • Work in air bag, body wire, door handle, and other assembly lines and areas for different Chrysler products.
    • Coordinate maintenance, repair and services with mcc departments including operations to minimize negative impact on overall flight operations.
  5. Apply for aircraft line assembler jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an aircraft line assembler job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average aircraft line assembler salary

The average aircraft line assembler salary in the United States is $35,172 per year or $17 per hour. Aircraft line assembler salaries range between $23,000 and $53,000 per year.

Average aircraft line assembler salary
$35,172 Yearly
$16.91 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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