Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians to increase by 11.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 11,600 to 12,900 jobs. Its estimate of 1,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($82,890), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
11,600
Projected employment (2034)
12,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
12%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,100
Pay & Preparation
$82,890
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.75/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.75/5) • Active Listening (3.62/5) • Speaking (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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