Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 17-3021 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $84,594 | $116,418 | $148,262 | $180,086 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $80,309 | $112,133 | $143,957 | $175,781 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $78,146 | $109,304 | $140,462 | $171,621 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $73,466 | $104,957 | $136,427 | $167,918 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $70,450 | $100,131 | $129,834 | $159,515 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $82,493 | $106,766 | $131,019 | $155,293 |
| Greeley, CO | $82,680 | $106,746 | $130,811 | $154,877 |
| Boulder, CO | $82,680 | $106,746 | $130,811 | $154,877 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $80,288 | $104,354 | $128,419 | $152,485 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $80,288 | $104,354 | $128,419 | $152,485 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Science | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 4.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Production and Processing | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Physics | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 39.2% |
| Associate's degree | 33.2% |
| High school diploma | 19.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.9% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Apache Hadoop Atlassian JIRA Autodesk AutoCAD C++ Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Extensible markup language XML JUnit JavaScript Linux Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project
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