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.
- Careers: Tech & Engineering
- Level: Operational
- Salary: $55,881 - $111,762 per year
- Outlook: Growing
- Education: Associate's Degree
Key skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Science
- Monitoring
Career path
- lower level jobs: Technicien de fabrication aérospatiale · Opérateur de systèmes techniques · Technicien de maintenance industrielle
- higher level jobs: Ingénieur aérospatial (avec formation complémentaire) · Chef d'équipe de techniciens aérospatiaux · Spécialiste en intégration de systèmes
AI impact
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.
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Aerospace Engineering · Aerospace Operations · Avionics · Space Systems Technology · Test Engineering · Engineering · Technology · Systems Engineering · Analysis · Technical
Frequently asked questions
What does a Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician do?
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.
What is the salary of a Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician?
The typical salary range is $55,881 - $111,762 per year.
What is the job outlook for a Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician?
The outlook is Growing.