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Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.

Career A (or your current career)

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Career B (or your target career)

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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Comparison table

MetricLocksmiths and Safe RepairersAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
National median salary$51,320$65,380
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment15,04034,020
Typical educationHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone22
Important skillsRepairing, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Active Listening, Quality Control AnalysisQuality Control Analysis, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Active Listening, Time Management
Related careersEngine and Other Machine Assemblers, Electricians, Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers, Home Appliance RepairersMaintenance Workers, Machinery, Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers dashboardAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

70%

7 of 10 target skills

Target-only skills

3

Current-only skills

5

Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.

Shared skills

  • Quality Control Analysis+0.8 level
  • Critical Thinking—
  • Active Listening+0.1 level
  • Complex Problem Solving+0.4 level
  • Time Management+0.1 level
  • Reading Comprehension+0.1 level
  • Speaking—

Only in Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

  • Monitoring
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Equipment Maintenance

Only in Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

  • Repairing
  • Service Orientation
  • Installation
  • Operation and Control
  • Troubleshooting