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Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

National Occupation Code (NOC): 9521  ยท  Browse All Occupations

Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to engineering specifications. They are employed by aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers.

Alternate Job Titles

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  • Aircraft Assembler
  • Aircraft Assembly Inspector
  • Aircraft Assembly Rigger
  • Aircraft Bench Assembler
  • Aircraft Fabrication Inspector
  • Aircraft Final Assembly Inspector
  • Aircraft Fitter-assembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Aircraft Inspector, Assemblies And Installations
  • Aircraft Inspector, Assembly
  • Aircraft Parts Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
  • Aircraft Power Plant Assembler-installer
  • Aircraft Rigger - Aircraft Assembly
  • Aircraft Rigging And Controls Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Aircraft Sealer - Aircraft Assembly
  • Aircraft Structure And Surface Assembler
  • Aircraft Structure Assembler
  • Aircraft Tester - Aircraft Assembly
  • Airframe Assembler
  • Airframe Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Airframe Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
  • Airframe Subassembler
  • Airframe Unit Assembler
  • Bench And Structural Assembler
  • Bench And Structural Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Bench Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
  • Bench Fitter Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Composite Technician - Aircraft Assembly
  • Control Assembler, Aircraft
  • Detail Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Detail Inspector - Aircraft Assembly
  • Development Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Drill And Ream Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Fabric Installer-repairer - Aircraft Assembly
  • Final-assembly Inspector - Aircraft Assembly
  • Fuselage Assembler
  • Fuselage Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
  • Hydraulic Installation - Aircraft Assembly
  • Hydraulic System Installer - Aircraft Assembly
  • Power Plant Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Power Plant Installation Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Power Plant Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Pressure Compartment Sealer And Tester - Aircraft Assembly
  • Propeller Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Rigger - Aircraft Assembly
  • Sealer - Aircraft Assembly
  • Sheet Metal Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Skin Fitter - Aircraft Assembly
  • Spar Assembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Subassembler - Aircraft Assembly
  • Welded Assemblies Fitter-tester - Aircraft Assembly
  • Wing Assembler, Aircraft
  • Wing Inspector - Aircraft Assembly
  • Wing Marry-up Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Wing Tank Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Aircraft Assembler
  • Aircraft Inspector, Assembly
  • Airframe Assembler
  • Bench And Structural Assembler
  • Bench Fitter Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly
  • Rigger - Aircraft Assembly
  • Wing Tank Mechanic - Aircraft Assembly

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Median Income by Education

The following table details the median income for various education levels for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors.

Education Level Median Income
No certificate, diploma or degree N/A
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate $70,995
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma $75,229
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma $56,741
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level N/A
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above $48,980
Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree $60,717
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

Median Income by Gender

The following table details median income by gender for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors.

Gender Median Income
Male $60,717
Female $65,490
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Age Group

This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Age Group Employed Individuals
15 to 24 years 45
25 to 34 years 90
35 to 44 years 65
45 to 54 years 205
55 to 64 years 200
65 to 74 years 20
75 years and over 0
Total 615
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type

This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.

Employment Type Employed Individuals
Full Time 210
Part Time 445
Total 655
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Gender

This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.

Gender Employed Individuals
Male 485
Female 135
Total 615
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker

This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.

Class Employed Individuals
Employee 620
Self Employed 0
Total 615
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status

This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.

Labour Status Individuals
Employed 570
Unemployed 45
Total 615
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Education Level

This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.

Education Level Individuals
No certificate, diploma or degree 0
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 225
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 100
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 205
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 40
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 95
Total 655
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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