Saved Careers List - no Careers are selected
Saved Careers (0)

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians perform?

  • 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.

  • Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.


Knowledge

What do Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians need to know?

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


Skills

What skills do Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians need?

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Quality Control Analysis

    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.



You might also be interested in…


Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.