Salary Breakdown
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Average
$57,660
ANNUAL
$27.72
HOURLY
Entry Level
$47,010
ANNUAL
$22.60
HOURLY
Mid Level
$59,110
ANNUAL
$28.42
HOURLY
Expert Level
$78,900
ANNUAL
$37.93
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
460
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Supporting Programs
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Top Expected Tasks
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
01
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
02
Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
03
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
04
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
05
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
06
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
07
Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
08
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
09
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
10
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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