Aerospace Engineering general measures

Tasks

* Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
* Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
* Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
* Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
* Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
* Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
* Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
* Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
* Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
* Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.

Knowledge
Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling,
Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Skills
Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.