U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

17-3021 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.

Illustrative examples: Wind Tunnel Technician, Flight Data Technician, Altitude Chamber Technician

Broad Occupation: 17-3020 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters
Minor Group: 17-3000 Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
Major Group: 17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010