Career Profile
Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians
Aerospace engineering and operations technicians operate and maintain equipment used in developing, testing, producing, and sustaining new aircraft and spacecraft.
General Information
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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Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $24.19/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.67, while experienced workers are paid $35.13. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 27 Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 32.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, and Technical and Trade Schools.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians include Mechanical, Engineering and Technology, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians is Associate's. 68% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.