Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Oregon
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers put together major components of airplanes, spacecraft, and missiles. They fit and fasten parts like wings, fuselage sections, landing gear, and control systems In Oregon the median pay is $58,050 a year, 11% below the national median of $65,380.
$58,050median pay in Oregon, per year
$49,630–$98,130middle half earn
560employed in Oregon
$65,380U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Quality Control AnalysisActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)Education and TrainingMechanicalEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingDesign
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers.
Licenses and training in Oregon
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in other states
Washington · $110,470Pennsylvania · $81,680Connecticut · $78,630Texas · $76,640Arizona · $73,930Georgia · $72,550Colorado · $70,870Tennessee · $66,390Florida · $64,580Nebraska · $64,530
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon, annual.