Summary
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Quick Facts: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | |
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$73,580 per year
$35.37 per hour |
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Associate's degree | |
None | |
None | |
11,900 | |
9% (As fast as average) | |
1,100 |
What Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Do
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians run and maintain equipment used to develop, test, produce, and sustain aircraft and spacecraft.
Work Environment
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians usually work in manufacturing plants, laboratories, and offices. Most work full time.
How to Become an Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist or Technician
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians typically need an associate’s degree in engineering technology or a related field. Some employers consider candidates who have a high school diploma or have completed a certificate program.
Pay
The median annual wage for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians was $73,580 in May 2021.
Job Outlook
Employment of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 1,200 openings for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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