Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
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.
About the profession
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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Personality Fit
Based on the Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Junior Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technician → Practitioner Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technician → Senior Practitioner Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technician → Lead Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$114K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $50,050 - $66,030/year With equity/bonuses: $55,055 - $79,236 Top markets (SF/NYC): $57,557 - $79,236 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms. 10am, Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $35,035 - $59,427 Year 2-3: Junior level $66,030 - $77,910 Year 4-6: Mid level $77,910 - $84,470 Year 7-10: Senior level $84,470 - $102,890 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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