ONET Occupations » 17-2011.00

Aerospace Engineers

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.64)
  2. Program - Data (4.60)
  3. Use my brain - Data (4.50)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.46)
  5. Solve problems - Data (4.46)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.44)
  7. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.42)
  8. Study, observe - Data (4.40)
  9. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.28)
  10. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.28)
  11. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.25)
  12. Research - Data (4.25)
  13. Plan - Data (4.25)
  14. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.25)
  15. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.05)
  16. Construct - Things (3.98)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.98)
  18. Consult - People (3.97)
  19. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.90)
  20. Develop, improve - Data (3.90)
  21. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  22. Listen - People (3.88)
  23. Speak - People (3.88)
  24. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.83)
  25. Imagine - Data (3.74)
  26. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  27. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  28. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Active Listening (3.88)
  4. Speaking (3.88)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  6. Operations Analysis (3.88)
  7. Writing (3.75)
  8. Mathematics (3.75)
  9. Science (3.75)
  10. Monitoring (3.62)
  11. Active Learning (3.50)
  12. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Oral Expression (3.88)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Written Expression (3.75)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  8. Mathematical Reasoning (3.75)
  9. Information Ordering (3.62)
  10. Near Vision (3.62)
  11. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.64)
  2. Dependability (4.51)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.50)
  4. Persistence (4.44)
  5. Innovation (4.42)
  6. Initiative (4.40)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.37)
  8. Integrity (4.30)
  9. Cooperation (4.27)
  10. Stress Tolerance (4.16)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.14)
  12. Leadership (4.05)
  13. Independence (3.94)
  14. Self Control (3.68)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.60)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.46)
  3. Getting Information (4.40)
  4. Analyzing Data or Information (4.28)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.25)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.21)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.06)
  8. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.98)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.97)
  10. Processing Information (3.90)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.83)
  12. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.79)
  13. Thinking Creatively (3.74)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.66)
  15. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.63)
  16. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.50)
  1. Use Relational Database Software (4.60)
  2. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.60)
  3. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.60)
  4. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.60)
  5. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.60)
  6. Use Computer Graphics Design Software (4.60)
  7. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.60)
  8. Use Intuitive Judgment For Engineering Analyses (4.46)
  9. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.46)
  10. Read Blueprints (4.40)
  11. Read Schematics (4.40)
  12. Read Technical Drawings (4.40)
  13. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.40)
  14. Analyze Test Data (4.28)
  15. Analyze Engineering Design Problems (4.28)
  16. Analyze Engineering Test Data (4.28)
  17. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.28)
  18. Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data (4.28)
  19. Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects (4.28)
  20. Evaluate Engineering Data (4.28)
  21. Evaluate Manufacturing Or Processing Systems (4.28)
  22. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (4.28)
  23. Determine Factors Affecting Production Processes (4.28)
  24. Analyze Project Proposal To Determine Feasibility, Cost, Or Time (4.28)
  25. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.25)
  26. Use Long Or Short Term Production Planning Techniques (4.25)
  27. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.25)
  28. Use Knowledge Of Materials Testing Procedures (4.25)
  29. Use Robotics Systems Technology (4.25)
  30. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.25)
  31. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.25)
  32. Follow Statistical Process Control Procedures (4.25)
  33. Use Government Regulations (4.25)
  34. Use Project Management Techniques (4.25)
  35. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.25)
  36. Use Research Methodology Procedures Within Manufacturing Or Commerce (4.25)
  37. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.25)
  38. Follow Manufacturing Methods Or Techniques (4.25)
  39. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (4.25)
  40. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.25)
  41. Understand Detailed Electronic Design Specifications (4.06)
  42. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.06)
  43. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (3.98)
  44. Calculate Engineering Specifications (3.98)
  45. Write Product Performance Requirements (3.98)
  46. Confer With Research Personnel (3.97)
  47. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.97)
  48. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.90)
  49. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.90)
  50. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (3.83)
  51. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.83)
  52. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (3.83)
  53. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.74)
  54. Develop Mathematical Simulation Models (3.74)
  55. Design Aircraft Or Aerospace Equipment (3.74)
  56. Design Control Systems (3.74)
  57. Design Engineered Systems (3.74)
  58. Design Electronic Equipment (3.74)
  59. Design Machines (3.74)
  60. Improve Test Devices Or Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting (3.74)
  61. Design Power Equipment (3.74)
  62. Design Manufacturing Processes Or Methods (3.74)
  63. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.66)
  64. Communicate Technical Information (3.63)
  65. Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects (3.50)
  66. Estimate Cost For Engineering Projects (3.50)
  67. Estimate Time Needed For Project (3.50)