Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 42,610 - 100,310; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks an Aerospace Engineering or Operations Technician to operate, install, and maintain computer/communications systems vital for air and space vehicle operation. The job involves calibrating test equipment, constructing test facilities, and troubleshooting systems. Candidates should have strong critical thinking, quality control, and communication skills. The salary for this position ranges from $42,610 to $100,310 annually.

Responsibilities

• Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices for data acquisition.
• Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems.
• Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Quality Control Analysis

Operation Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JavaScript

Python

Microsoft Access

Autodesk AutoCAD

National Instruments LabVIEW

Job description

Aerospace Engineering or Operations Technician

Aerospace Engineering or Operations Technician Definition Operate, install, calibrate, 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
• Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
• Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
• Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
• Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
• Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Structured query language SQL
• Linux
• Extensible markup language XML
• UNIX
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Computer aided design CAD software
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Dassault Systemes CATIA

Related Positions

• Engineering Technician
• Flight Technician
• Spacecraft Systems Engineer
• Test Technician
• Flight Data Technician

Salary

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians make between $42,610 and $100,310 a year.