Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician

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.

AI will significantly transform the role of Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians within the next 5-10 years. Expect greater reliance on AI for predictive maintenance, automated diagnostics, and optimizing operational workflows, making systems more efficient. Technicians will need to adapt by developing skills in overseeing AI tools, interpreting complex data outputs, and performing sophisticated repairs or operations that require human oversight and critical thinking, rather than merely performing routine tasks.