Aircraft part assembler vs metal bonder

The differences between aircraft part assemblers and metal bonders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an aircraft part assembler and a metal bonder. Additionally, a metal bonder has an average salary of $39,667, which is higher than the $37,425 average annual salary of an aircraft part assembler.

The top three skills for an aircraft part assembler include jigs, logistics and . The most important skills for a metal bonder are engineering drawings, FAA, and autocad.

Aircraft part assembler vs metal bonder overview

	Aircraft Part Assembler	Metal Bonder
Yearly salary	$37,425	$39,667
Hourly rate	$17.99	$19.07
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	21,445	2,555
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 41%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Aircraft part assembler vs metal bonder salary

Aircraft part assemblers and metal bonders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Aircraft Part Assembler	Metal Bonder
Average salary	$37,425	$39,667
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $56,000	Between $24,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between aircraft part assembler and metal bonder education

There are a few differences between an aircraft part assembler and a metal bonder in terms of educational background:

	Aircraft Part Assembler	Metal Bonder
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 41%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Aircraft part assembler vs metal bonder demographics

Here are the differences between aircraft part assemblers' and metal bonders' demographics:

	Aircraft Part Assembler	Metal Bonder
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.0% Female, 20.0%	Male, 65.5% Female, 34.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 8.5% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 14.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 8.5% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between aircraft part assembler and metal bonder duties and responsibilities

Aircraft part assembler example responsibilities.

Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install hardware using jigs and shop aids.
Verify all documentation accompanying each manufacturing lot for completeness and accuracy according to GMP and ISO guidelines.
Coordinate maintenance, repair and services with mcc departments including operations to minimize negative impact on overall flight operations.

Metal bonder example responsibilities.

Manufacture extruded aluminum evaporator coils, condenser coils, and other products for heat transfer applications.
Manufacture extruded aluminum evaporator coils, condenser coils, and other products for heat transfer applications.

Aircraft part assembler vs metal bonder skills

Common aircraft part assembler skills

Jigs, 53%
Logistics, 47%

Common metal bonder skills

Engineering Drawings, 80%
FAA, 15%
Autocad, 3%
Quality Checks, 2%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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