Career Profile Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians Education Associate's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $50,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians. +17.3% 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. $24.19 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 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. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
