As an Aircraft Assembler, you will need to master following:

• assemble metal parts
• common aviation safety regulations

More generally, an aircraft assembler is also versed in:

• aircraft mechanics
• align components
• apply health and safety standards
• apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
• electromechanics
• ensure equipment availability
• fasten components
• mechanics
• operate drill press
• quality standards
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• troubleshoot
• use power tools
• use technical documentation
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• archive documentation related to work
• defense system
• engineering processes
• perform aircraft maintenance
• conduct performance tests
• cut metal products
• engineering principles
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with engineers
• operate handheld riveting equipment
• operate lifting equipment
• program a CNC controller
• record test data
• rivet types
• set up automotive robot
• tend CNC drilling machine
• tend CNC grinding machine
• tend CNC laser cutting machine
• tend CNC metal punch press
• tend CNC milling machine
• tend computer numerical control lathe machine
• tend riveting machine
• use CAM software
• use testing equipment
• use welding equipment