Air Force AFSC · Aviation
2A7X1 Aircraft Metals Technology
Overview
Aircraft Metals Technology specialists repair and create metal aircraft parts as machinists and welders. They troubleshoot, weld, fabricate, custom make, and perform final fitting of aircraft components.
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Skill levels: 2A711 helper · 2A731 apprentice · 2A751 journeyman · 2A771 craftsman
Core Skills
- technical drawing interpretation
- computer-aided design basics
- precision measurement
- equipment troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- quality assurance and inspection
- technical documentation
- safety and compliance adherence
- process improvement
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- SpaceTEC Aerospace Manufacturing Certification
- SpaceTEC Aerospace Manufacturing - Manual Machining
- Aviation Structures
Career Growth
- CNC Lathe Operations
- CNC Mill II
- CNC Mill Operations
- Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
- Certified Aerospace Technician -Vehicle Processing
What the Work Involves
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
- Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
Related Occupations
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Tool and Die Makers
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 2A7X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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