Aerospace Engineering Technician

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Work Tasks

• Help engineers plan, research, and build aircraft and spacecraft
• Make models and sketches to show engineers
• Do experiments and record data
• Work indoors in office buildings, labs, or industrial plants
• Work for the military, airlines, and companies that make aircraft parts
• Work with computers, models, drawings, testing equipment, manuals, etc.

Salary, Size & Growth

• $54,500 average per year ($26.25 per hour)
• A small occupation (8,500 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.2% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma
• Employers Prefer: A 2-year degree in engineering technology or military training
• Skills/Courses: Courses include algebra, trigonometry, science, and technology.