Job Descriptions

Airplane Inspector Job

1. Examines airframe, engines, and operating equipment to ensure that repairs are made according to specifications, and certifies airworthiness of aircraft: Tests tightness of airframe connections with handtools and employs flashlight and mirror to inspect fit of parts. 2. Signals AIRFRAME-AND-POWER-PLANT MECHANIC to start engine and manipulate aircraft controls. 3. …





Airplane Coverer Job

1. Fabricates, installs, and sprays cloth airplane surface coverings, using handtools and portable power tools: Marks dimensions of surface on cloth parts, using chalk and templates. 2. Cuts cloth to size, using scissors or cutting machine. 3. Operates sewing machine to stitch cloth to form envelope that fits structure to …

Airline Security Representative Job

1. Screens passengers and visitors for weapons, explosives, or other forbidden articles to prevent articles from being carried into restricted area of air terminal, performing any combination of following tasks: Greets individuals desiring to enter restricted area and informs them that they must be screened prior to entry. 2. Asks …

Air-Hole Driller Job

1. Tends machine that drills airhole in shank of smoking pipe to connect shank hole to bowl chamber: Clamps smoking pipe bowl in jaws of holding device and starts machine. 2. Pulls handle of drill that automatically releases drilling tool into center of shank to bore hole through shank into …

Air-Drier-Machine Operator Job

1. Controls equipment to size and dry paper: Positions paper roll on feedrack, using hoist. 2. Threads paper through size tank and press and drier rolls, and secures it to winding reel. 3. Starts equipment and adjusts controls to regulate speed of winding reel, temperature of drier rolls, and temperature …

Aircraft-Shipping Checker Job

1. Examines completed aircraft to ensure that spare parts, accessories, or subassemblies, itemized on packing and loading sheet, are aboard craft before delivery to customer: Examines blueprints showing location of parts in aircraft, verifies that part is aboard, and records part serial numbers on packing sheet. 2. Reports shortages of …

Aircraft-Photographic-Equipment Mechanic Job

1. Assembles, adjusts, tests, and modifies aircraft cameras according to engineering drawings and sketches, using handtools and bench machines: Reads and interprets engineering drawings and verbal instructions to determine fabrication methods and sequence of fabrication. 2. Lays out reference points and dimensions on parts to be machined, using precision measuring …

Aircraft Skin Burnisher Job

1. Burnishes and hand finishes sheet metal stock or fabricated aircraft skins to remove surface defects, such as scratches, mars, and blemishes, and to restore surface to uniform grain, color, and luster, using burnishing tools: Reads work order and burnishing specifications. 2. Lubricates area to be burnished, and rubs burnishing …

Aircraft Mechanic, Rigging And Controls Job

1. Assembles and installs rigging and control assemblies and systems that actuate aircraft structures, such as rudder, elevator, canopy, and wing surfaces, according to specifications, using handtools, power tools, and equipment: Reads and interprets blueprints, production illustrations, and other specifications to determine location, identity, and relationship of parts. 2. Assembles, …

Aircraft Mechanic, Environmental Control System Job

1. Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, and adjusts aircraft environmental control systems according to specifications, using handtools, power tools, machines, and test equipment: Lays out location of assemblies and parts, such as turbines, heat exchanges, valves, cylinders, struts, pumps, instruments, lines, and fittings on aircraft, using layout tools, such as …

Aircraft Mechanic, Electrical And Radio Job

1. Lays out, assembles, installs, and tests radio and electrical systems in aircraft and missiles, according to specifications, using handtools and precision testing equipment: Assembles units, such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, and connects units to major units, such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, and inverters, using handtools …

Aircraft Body Repairer Job

1. Repairs sheet and extruded metal structural parts of aircraft and missiles according to design specifications, using handtools and power tools and metalworking machinery: Reads design specifications or examines sample parts to determine fabrication procedures and machines and tools required. 2. Removes rivets and other fasteners to facilitate removal of …

Air-Conditioning-Unit Tester Job

1. Tests efficiency of heating and air-conditioning equipment under simulated operating conditions: Connects heating and air-conditioning equipment to facilities, such as heating units, waterlines, and spray devices to set up controlled temperature and moisture conditions. 2. Constructs cardboard air ducts and other accessories for use in testing equipment. 3. Couples …

Air-Conditioning-Coil Assembler Job

1. Assembles prepunched aluminum fin plates and copper tubing to form cooling coils for air-conditioning units, using handtools and other equipment: Places fin plates on worktable and clamps into position. 2. Inserts copper tubing through holes in fin plates. 3. Depresses switch to activate hydraulic rams, forcing them through tubes, …

Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer, Window Unit Job

1. Installs, services, and repairs window air-conditioning units, ranging from 1/2 to 2 tons capacity, in private residences and small establishments: Inspects existing wiring, fuses, or circuit-breaker panels on customer’s premises to ensure adequate power supply for operating air-conditioner. 2. Measures window, transom, or other existing openings for air-conditioning unit, …

Airborne Sensor Specialist Job

1. Operates airborne sensing equipment to locate and identify friendly and enemy aircraft: Places and secures sensing and monitoring equipment, such as IFF, infrared, and radar, in aircraft. 2. Pushes buttons, presses switches and turns knobs to start, control, and stop equipment. 3. Observes equipment scopes and indicators to obtain …

Air-Bag Curer Job

1. Tends steam-heated press that molds and cures air bags used in automatic tire curing presses: Weighs slugs of rubber to obtain specified charge. 2. Positions bag core in mold, using hoist. 3. Places charge in mold cavity and presses switch to close press and start curing cycle. 4. Lifts …

Air Purifier Servicer Job

1. Delivers, installs, and services air deodorizing and sanitizing devices in commercial, institutional, and public establishments: Drives delivery truck to convey deodorizing devices and chemical refills to building of customers. 2. Attaches deodorizing devices to walls, using handtools, or places device unattached at various locations of customer’s building. 3. Places …

Air Analyst Job

1. Analyzes samples of air in industrial establishments or other work areas to determine amount of suspended foreign particles and effectiveness of control methods, using dust collectors: Starts dust collector apparatus that draws air through machine and precipitates dust on tubes, plates, electrodes, or in flasks. 2. Weighs or otherwise …

Agricultural-Engineering Technician Job

1. Prepares original layout and completes detailed drawings of agricultural machinery and equipment, such as farm machinery, irrigation, power, and electrification systems, soil and water conservation equipment and agricultural harvesting and processing equipment: Applies biological and engineering knowledge, design principles, and theories to ensure compliance with company policy, and an …

Agricultural-Chemicals Inspector Job

1. Inspects establishments where agricultural service products, such as livestock feed and remedies, fertilizers, and pesticides, are manufactured, sold, or used to ensure conformance to laws regulating product quality and labeling: Visits processing plants, distribution warehouses, sales outlets, agricultural pest control service organizations, and farmers to collect product samples for …

Aging-Department Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in aging printed cloth: Trains workers in operation of machines and equipment. 2. Requisitions supplies. 3. Confers with other supervisory personnel to coordinate activities of individual departments and advise on safety and housekeeping improvements. 4. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR …

Agent-Licensing Clerk Job

1. Processes new and prospective agents’ licensing, certification, or bonding applications and forms to ensure conformance with regulations of State Insurance Commissions and bonding companies: Prepares or reviews licensing applications and other forms for completeness and accuracy, in accordance with insurance commission or bonding company requirements. 2. Mails applications, documents, …

Agent-Contract Clerk Job

1. Evaluates character and ability of prospective agents, and approves their contracts to sell insurance for company: Reviews prospect’s application for employment, inspection report, and recommendations to evaluate applicant’s character and qualifications. 2. Approves contract if applicant meets company requirements. 3. Corresponds with agency to explain rejection of prospect. 4. …