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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)

Mechanical Engineers

Career B (or your target career)

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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Comparison table

MetricMechanical EngineersAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
National median salary$104,110$65,380
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment296,81034,020
Typical educationBachelor's DegreeHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone42
Important skillsReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Science, MathematicsQuality Control Analysis, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Active Listening, Time Management
Related careersElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersMaintenance Workers, Machinery, Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Mechanical Engineers dashboardAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

90%

9 of 10 target skills

Target-only skills

1

Current-only skills

10

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—
  • Critical Thinking—
  • Active Listening—
  • Monitoring—
  • Complex Problem Solving—
  • Time Management—
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Judgment and Decision Making—
  • Speaking—

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

  • Equipment Maintenance

Only in Mechanical Engineers

  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Analysis
  • Active Learning
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis
  • Writing
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Technology Design
  • Coordination