Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

Job Description: 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.

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Expression, and Information Ordering. Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.

Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Processing Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Getting Information
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Expression
  
Information Ordering
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Written Expression
  
Visualization
  
Category Flexibility
  
Near Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Selective Attention
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Far Vision
  
Auditory Attention
  
Number Facility
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Control Precision
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Speed of Closure
  
Depth Perception
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Trunk Strength
  
Static Strength
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Response Orientation
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Reaction Time
  
Stamina
  
Rate Control
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Mechanical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
English Language
  
Production and Processing
  
Mathematics
  
Design
  
Law and Government
  
Education and Training
  
Administration and Management
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Physics
  
Clerical
  
Telecommunications
  
Transportation
  
Geography
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Chemistry
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

Tennessee
$82,920  
 
Massachusetts
$74,840  
 
North Carolina
$71,320  
 
Washington
$64,300  
 
Colorado
$62,440  
 
Maryland
$62,060  
 
Indiana
$62,010  
 
Illinois
$60,830  
 
Connecticut
$60,280  
 
California
$59,260  
 
Texas
$58,960  
 
Arizona
$58,320  
 
Virginia
$57,200  
 
Nevada
$56,910  
 
Kentucky
$56,880  
 
Utah
$55,730  
 
Alabama
$55,720  
 
Ohio
$55,360  
 
New York
$52,980  
 
Pennsylvania
$47,990  
 
Florida
$42,300  
 
Michigan
$41,380  
 
New Mexico
$32,090  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Science
  
Active Listening
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Operation and Control
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Monitoring
  
Troubleshooting
  
Active Learning
  
Coordination
  
Systems Analysis
  
Time Management
  
Operations Analysis
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Repairing
  
Instructing
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Mathematics
  
Service Orientation
  
Negotiation
  
Persuasion
  
Equipment Selection
  
Installation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Initiative
  
Dependability
  
Persistence
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Leadership
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Independence
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Innovation
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Contact With Others
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Time Pressure
  
Physical Proximity
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Consequence of Error
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Standing
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Degree of Automation
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
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.
  
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  
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.
  
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
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.
  
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
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.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  
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.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
  
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level