51-2011.00

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

8.1OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 76% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 79% probability of automation for this role
paper →
76%
of jobs safer
250
jobs riskier than this
-14.5%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Aircraft structure and systems assemblers build airframes, install avionics, and rig flight control systems at aerospace manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus — precision manufacturing work where automated fiber placement machines and robotic drilling assist but where complex assembly, systems integration, and quality inspection still require skilled human assemblers. FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative requirements protect many assembly inspection functions. Through 2027, commercial aviation recovery and defense production drive demand, with assembly AI augmenting rather than displacing workers.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$61,680
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-14.5%
Declining
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →