Occupation: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians|Skills.Boutique

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

Also Known As: Aerographer, Aerospace Assembler, Aerospace Engineering Technologist, Aerospace Mechanic, Aerospace Operations Technologist, Aerospace Physiological Technician, Aerospace Technician, Aircraft Research Mechanic +20 more

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Core Tasks

Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.

Supplemental Tasks (3)

Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
Design electrical and mechanical systems for avionic instrumentation applications.

Education & Training

Job Zone 3 Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

39%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

33%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

20%

Bachelor's Degree

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Where This Career Leads

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Engineering Advanced Manufacturing

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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists 79% match

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Production & Automation Advanced Manufacturing

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Sewing Machine Operators 75% match

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 79% match

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Air & Space Transportation Advanced Manufacturing

Zone 2

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 75% match

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Zone 4

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 76% match

Zone 5

Natural Sciences Managers 78% match

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Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters. Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications. Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions. Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results. Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis. Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms. Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment. Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.

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Tools & Equipment (132)

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Engineering Advanced Manufacturing

Production & Automation Advanced Manufacturing

Air & Space Transportation Advanced Manufacturing

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