(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
Job Description
Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results. |
89
|
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications. |
79
|
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions. |
74
|
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms. |
70
|
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment. |
62
|
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments. |
61
|
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis. |
61
|
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters. |
42
|
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications. |
39
|
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation. |
22
|
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
76
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
76
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
74
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
73
|
Processing Information
|
72
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
72
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
71
|
Thinking Creatively
|
70
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
69
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
67
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
64
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
64
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
63
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
63
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
63
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
63
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
62
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
62
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
62
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
61
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
60
|
Interacting With Computers
|
59
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
56
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
54
|
Getting Information
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
53
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
52
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
51
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
50
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
50
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
49
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
48
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
46
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
38
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
36
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
25
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
22
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|