Aeronautical and Aerospace Technicians

A solid mathematics and science background will help aspiring aeronautical and aerospace technicians.

Aeronautical and aerospace technicians must have basic engineering skills. They should enjoy and be proficient in mathematics and the physical sciences and be able to visualize size, form, and function. The Aerospace Industries Association of America advises that today’s aerospace production workers must be strong in the basics of manufacturing, know statistics, and work with computers.

Aerospace technicians must be able to perform under deadline pressure, meet strict requirements and rigid specifications, and deal with potentially hazardous situations. They must be willing and flexible enough to acquire new knowledge and techniques to adjust to the rapidly changing technology. In addition, technicians need persistence and tenacity, especially when engaged in experimental and research tasks. They must be responsible, reliable, able to follow instructions, and willing to accept greater responsibility.