Occupation information for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
• Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
• Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
• Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
• Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
• Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
• Design electrical and mechanical systems for avionic instrumentation applications.

Tools:

• Calipers
• Punches or nail sets or drifts
• Taps
• Vibration testers
• Welder torch

Technology:

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Operating system software
• Program testing software

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