Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians
Code: 17-3021.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£82,890
Range: £59,050 - £125,160
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Avionics Installation Technician
Avionics Test Technician
Engineering Technician
Engineering Test Technician
Flight Test Instrument Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Systems Test Technician
Test Technician
Daily Duties & On-The-Job 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Program testing software
JUnit
Selenium
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
UNIX
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Business
customer service
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Intellectual Curiosity
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians is £82,890. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £59,050, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £125,160 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians include: JUnit, Selenium, Microsoft PowerPoint, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, UNIX. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£59,050
Median Annual (Average):
£82,890
90th Percentile (Senior):
£125,160
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