Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
Daily work centers on test setups for aircraft and spacecraft systems: choosing what data to collect, installing and calibrating instruments, then running readiness checks before and after simulated operations. When a console, simulator, or measurement device fails, the job is to find the fault, adjust or replace parts, and restore the setup. Results are recorded and discussed with engineers so design decisions rest on what the tests showed. Parts are also fabricated and installed into the test equipment with hand tools, power tools, and instruments. It suits people who like methodical testing, diagnosing faults, and keeping a clear record of the data.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$82'890
Median Wage Market Position
$82'890
What you might do
- Test aircraft systems under simulated conditions
- Set up instruments to collect required data
- Inspect test equipment and find malfunctions
- Talk through test findings with engineers
- Calibrate computers used for data collection
- Replace faulty parts in test setups
Skills that matter
- Testing aircraft systems under simulated conditions
- Setting up data acquisition and test parameters
- Diagnosing and repairing faulty test equipment
- Calibrating computers for data acquisition
- Interpreting test data on parts and assemblies
- Conferring with engineers on test results
AI & the future of this role
Test-cell setup, instrumentation, and live troubleshooting stay tied to physical systems and safety accountability. AI may help interpret sensor streams and flag anomalies, but demand for people who run and trust the hardware should hold up reasonably well.
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