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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.94)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (4.76)
  3. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.47)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.44)
  5. Research - Data (4.27)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.27)
  7. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.14)
  8. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.13)
  9. Program - Data (4.01)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  11. Listen - People (3.88)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  13. Plan - Data (3.85)
  14. Construct - Things (3.85)
  15. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.78)
  16. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.76)
  17. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.76)
  18. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.63)
  19. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  20. Speak - People (3.62)
  21. Imagine - Data (3.62)
  22. Develop, improve - Data (3.62)
  23. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  24. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  25. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.88)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  3. Speaking (3.62)
  4. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  5. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  7. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Oral Expression (3.88)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Written Expression (3.63)
  8. Near Vision (3.63)
  9. Information Ordering (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.94)
  2. Integrity (4.88)
  3. Initiative (4.85)
  4. Dependability (4.80)
  5. Persistence (4.76)
  6. Cooperation (4.69)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.59)
  8. Achievement/Effort (4.58)
  9. Leadership (4.47)
  10. Analytical Thinking (4.44)
  11. Independence (4.24)
  12. Stress Tolerance (4.18)
  13. Innovation (4.14)
  14. Self Control (3.93)
  15. Concern for Others (3.76)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.27)
  2. Analyzing Data or Information (4.13)
  3. Getting Information (4.11)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.05)
  5. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (4.03)
  6. Interacting With Computers (4.01)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.93)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.90)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.90)
  10. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.85)
  11. Processing Information (3.81)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.78)
  13. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.64)
  14. Thinking Creatively (3.62)
  15. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.60)
  16. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.58)
  1. Use Aviation Electronics (4.27)
  2. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.27)
  3. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.27)
  4. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.27)
  5. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.27)
  6. Analyze Engineering Test Data (4.13)
  7. Evaluate Engineering Data (4.13)
  8. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (4.13)
  9. Read Blueprints (4.11)
  10. Read Schematics (4.11)
  11. Read Technical Drawings (4.11)
  12. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.01)
  13. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.01)
  14. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.93)
  15. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.93)
  16. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.93)
  17. Conduct Performance Testing (3.90)
  18. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (3.85)
  19. Calculate Engineering Specifications (3.85)
  20. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (3.78)
  21. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (3.78)
  22. Improve Test Devices Or Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting (3.62)
  23. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.58)