aerospace engineering technician

Aerospace engineering technicians work with aerospace engineers to operate, maintain and test equipment used on aircraft and spacecraft. They review blueprints and instructions to determine test specifications and procedures. They use software to make sure that parts of a spacecraft or aircraft are functioning properly. They record test procedures and results, and make recommendations for changes.

ESCO Code

3115.1.1

NACE Code

30.3 - Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery

Alternative Labels

aeronautical technologist

spacecraft engineering technician

aeronautics engineering technician

aero spatial technologist

aircraft technologist

spaceship engineering technician

aircraft engineering technician

aeroplane technologist

aeroplane engineering technician

spacecraft technologist

spaceship technologist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs ensure aircraft compliance with regulation execute analytical mathematical calculations follow industry codes of practice for aviation safety liaise with engineers read engineering drawings troubleshoot

Essential Knowledge

CAE software ICT software specifications aircraft mechanics common aviation safety regulations engineering principles engineering processes material mechanics mathematics mechanics multimedia systems physics

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse production processes for improvement analyse stress resistance of products assess operating cost calibrate electronic instruments disassemble engines disassemble equipment ensure equipment availability follow production schedule guarantee customer satisfaction inspect data manage health and safety standards manage supplies operate precision measuring equipment order supplies oversee quality control perform physical stress tests on models perform test run plan manufacturing processes position engine on test stand re-assemble engines record test data use CAD software use testing equipment write inspection reports write stress-strain analysis reports

Optional Knowledge

CAD software defense system fluid mechanics guidance, navigation and control stealth technology synthetic natural environment unmanned air systems

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/05a55bb3-68d6-4ff0-83fd-46a68a45a598

Status

released

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