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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

SOC 17-3021.00

Operate, install, calibrate, 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.

Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Speaking

3.6

Operation Monitoring

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Quality Control Analysis

3.5

Monitoring

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.9

Mechanical

4.1

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

Administration and Management

3.9

Design

3.8

English Language

3.7

Production and Processing

3.6

Key Tasks

1Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.

2Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.

3Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.

4Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.

5Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.

Also Known As

Aerographer Aerospace Mechanic Aerospace Physiological Technician Aerospace Technician Altitude Chamber Technician Avionics Technician Avionics Test Technician Calibration Technician Certified Technician Specialist Communication Technician