Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 17-3021
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicianss test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 87.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 87.5 — Very High
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Median Salary
$79,830
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Job Growth
8.1%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Science
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
- ✓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.
- ✓Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
- ✓Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation