Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians - 17-3021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Flight-Test Data Acquisition Technician
  • Research Mechanic
  • Test Equipment Mechanic
  • Wind Tunnel Mechanic

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

17-3011.00 Architectural and Civil Drafters
17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters
17-3011.02 Civil Drafters
17-3012.00 Electrical and Electronics Drafters
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters
17-3019.99 Drafters, All Other
17-3021.00 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
17-3022.00 Civil Engineering Technicians
17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians
17-3025.00 Environmental Engineering Technicians
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
17-3029.99 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
17-3031.00 Surveying and Mapping Technicians
17-3031.01 Surveying Technicians
17-3031.02 Mapping Technicians

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  • Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  • Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  • Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  • Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  • Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze engineering test data
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • calculate engineering specifications
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct performance testing
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • evaluate engineering data
  • examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • maintain or repair computers or related equipment
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
  • operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
  • operate precision test equipment
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • set up electronic system test equipment
  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use aviation electronics
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems