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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
17-3021.00·Architecture and Engineering·Job Zone 3
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.
11Tasks
43Tech Skills
27Technical Tools
13Related STIGs
Related STIGs
13 STIGs matched via technical tools used by this role
Related STIGs
Technology Skills
43 technologies · 27 technical tools
Technology Skills
Technical Tools
Apache HadoopAtlassian JIRAAutodesk AutoCADC++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksExtensible markup language XMLJavaScriptJUnitLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaPythonRed Hat Enterprise LinuxSAP softwareSeleniumStructured query language SQLUNIX
Other Technologies
Apache JMeterBugzillaComputer aided design CAD softwareComputerized numerical control CNC softwareCustomer information control system CICSDassault Systemes CATIAData acquisition softwareDebugging softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGraphical user interface GUI design softwareHewlett Packard LoadRunnerInventory softwareJob control language JCLNational Instruments LabVIEWVibration analysis softwareWord processing software
Task Statements
8 core · 3 supplemental
Task Statements
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
- 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.
Top Skills
Ranked by importance score
Top Skills
Mechanical4.5
Engineering and Technology4.3
Mathematics3.9
Critical Thinking3.9
Production and Processing3.8
Quality Control Analysis3.8
Operations Monitoring3.8
Reading Comprehension3.8
Customer and Personal Service3.7
Active Listening3.6
Speaking3.6
Complex Problem Solving3.5
English Language3.4
Administrative3.4
Physics3.3
Computers and Electronics3.3
Troubleshooting3.3
Judgment and Decision Making3.3
Time Management3.1
Science3.1
Top Abilities
Ranked by importance score
Top Abilities
Oral Expression4.0
Written Comprehension4.0
Oral Comprehension4.0
Near Vision3.9
Information Ordering3.9
Problem Sensitivity3.9
Inductive Reasoning3.9
Deductive Reasoning3.9
Written Expression3.8
Flexibility of Closure3.4
Visualization3.3
Perceptual Speed3.3
Speech Clarity3.1
Speech Recognition3.1
Selective Attention3.1
Category Flexibility3.1
Control Precision3.1
Fluency of Ideas3.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness3.0
Number Facility3.0
Work Activities
Ranked by importance score
Work Activities
Getting Information4.6
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events4.5
Working with Computers4.4
Documenting/Recording Information4.4
Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.3
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.3
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards4.2
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships3.9
Processing Information3.9
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information3.9
Analyzing Data or Information3.9
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People3.8
Scheduling Work and Activities3.7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials3.6
Communicating with People Outside the Organization3.6
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work3.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment3.2
Thinking Creatively3.2
Education, Training & Experience
Percentage of respondents reporting each level
Education, Training & Experience
Required Level of Education
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)20%
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%
Bachelor's Degree8%
Related Work Experience
None8%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years36%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years30%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years26%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
None6%
Up to and including 1 month46%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months27%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months4%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years8%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years8%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years1%
On-the-Job Training
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month19%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months10%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year35%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years27%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years9%