JobSOC 17-3021
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
7 programs- Astronautical Engineering14.0202
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General15.0000
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician15.0303
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician15.0801
- Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology29.0401
- Air and Space Operations Technology29.0402
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician47.0609
02.
Draws on
- Mechanical4.5 of 5
- Engineering and Technology4.3 of 5
- Mathematics3.9 of 5
- Production and Processing3.8 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.7 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.