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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Equipment Selection
Deciding what kind of tools and equipment are needed to do a job.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Certification for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

13 related certifications

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