{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:41:08.608Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians working in ground-based test facilities, aerospace manufacturing environments, and systems integration labs where aircraft components and systems are fabricated, instrumented, tested, and evaluated against design and regulatory requirements.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Pre-operational checkout procedures — execute under direct supervision to verify aircraft system readiness before scheduled test runs in a controlled lab environment.","Test equipment and instrumentation — identify and configure according to written setup specifications provided by senior technicians on the test floor.","Hand tools and power tools — use under supervision to fabricate and install basic parts into test fixtures on entry-level aerospace assembly tasks.","Test data on parts and assemblies — record manually or digitally using standardized forms and data sheets during routine inspection activities.","Equipment malfunctions — recognize visual and audible indicators of faults in test setups during monitored operations and report findings to a supervisor.","Technical manuals and engineering drawings — read and interpret to identify correct test parameters and component specifications on assigned tasks.","Calibration procedures for measurement instruments — follow step-by-step written protocols under guidance to maintain compliance with test requirements.","Engineering and technical terminology — apply foundational vocabulary when listening to and summarizing instructions from engineering staff during team briefings.","Faulty components in test equipment — identify and flag for replacement by following diagnostic checklists under direct technician supervision.","Data acquisition software interfaces — navigate and enter required inputs under instruction to support basic computer-based test data collection activities."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Aircraft systems readiness tests — conduct pre- and post-operational checkouts with reduced oversight, following established test protocols in a production test environment.","Test parameters and data acquisition plans — identify and document required specifications independently, configuring equipment to conform before initiating test runs.","Computer systems and data acquisition devices — operate and calibrate routinely to meet test requirements, applying standard procedures across multiple test campaigns.","Test setup malfunctions — diagnose using systematic inspection techniques and instrument readings, determining corrective action within familiar equipment types.","Faulty test equipment components — adjust, repair, or replace using hand and power tools, restoring operational status with minimal guidance from senior staff.","Test results on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms — interpret recorded data against design specifications and flag out-of-tolerance findings for engineering review.","Engineering personnel — confer with to clarify test procedure details and communicate preliminary findings using accurate technical language in routine project meetings.","Fabrication and installation of test components — perform using appropriate tooling and test instruments, following engineering drawings with limited supervision.","Quality control checklists and inspection criteria — apply consistently during component and system evaluations to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.","Project management and scheduling tools — use to track task progress and manage personal time commitments across concurrent test assignments."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Simulated operational conditions for aircraft systems — design and execute comprehensive readiness tests autonomously, establishing critical design or fabrication parameters for engineering review.","Complex data acquisition plans — develop end-to-end, selecting instrumentation, defining test parameters, and configuring multi-channel data systems for non-routine aerospace test programs.","Test setup and equipment health — diagnose and maintain across the full system lifecycle, resolving ambiguous malfunctions through systematic troubleshooting without supervisory input.","Engineering implications of test results — analyze and communicate in technical reports and cross-functional meetings, translating data into actionable design feedback for engineering teams.","Calibration compliance and measurement traceability — ensure across all test instruments and computer systems, independently resolving discrepancies against applicable aerospace standards.","Non-standard or out-of-tolerance test data — evaluate using deductive and inductive reasoning to identify root causes, recommending corrective actions to engineering and quality teams.","Fabrication and installation of complex test assemblies — execute with precision using advanced tooling and test instruments, interpreting ambiguous drawings to determine best-fit solutions.","CAD and analytical software tools — use proficiently to review component geometry, model test configurations, and support quantitative analysis of experimental aerospace data.","Test documentation and technical writing — produce detailed, clear, and accurate records of procedures, results, and anomalies that meet regulatory and program quality requirements.","Systems analysis of integrated test environments — perform to evaluate overall test capability, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to test architecture for increased reliability."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Test program strategy and scope — define at the program or facility level, setting technical direction for aircraft systems verification campaigns aligned with organizational and customer objectives.","Junior and mid-level technicians — mentor and develop through structured on-the-job coaching, knowledge transfer sessions, and performance feedback in an active aerospace test environment.","Data acquisition architectures and test infrastructure — evaluate and lead upgrades to, selecting technologies and driving implementation to advance organizational test capability.","Cross-functional engineering and operations teams — lead coordination with, translating complex test findings into strategic recommendations that influence design decisions at the program level.","Test safety and quality standards — champion and enforce across the department, establishing protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements.","Complex, organization-wide test anomalies — resolve by applying advanced systems evaluation and judgment, integrating inputs from engineering, quality, and operations stakeholders.","Enterprise resource planning and data management systems — oversee deployment and use within the test organization to ensure accurate configuration control and traceability of test assets.","Technical documentation standards and reporting frameworks — establish for the team, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across all test program deliverables.","Workforce planning and skill gap analysis — conduct for the technician organization, identifying training needs and partnering with leadership to build long-term competency pipelines.","Emerging aerospace test technologies and methods — evaluate and integrate into existing operations, positioning the organization to meet evolving program demands and industry standards."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 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