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TITLE: Aerospace Engineers
DEFINITION: Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. Include aeronautical and astronautical engineers.
TASKS:
1. Develops design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, and completion dates.
2. Analyzes project requests and proposals and engineering data to determine feasibility, producibility, cost, and production time of aerospace or aeronautical product.
3. Formulates conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements.
4. Formulates mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design according to customer engineering requirements.
5. Plans and conducts experimental, environmental, operational and stress tests on models and prototypes of aircraft and aerospace systems and equipment.
6. Evaluates product data and design from inspections and reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards.
7. Directs and coordinates activities of engineering or technical personnel designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
8. Directs research and development programs to improve production methods, parts, and equipment technology and reduce costs.
9. Reviews performance reports and documentation from customers and field engineers, and inspects malfunctioning or damaged products to determine problem.
10. Plans and coordinates activities concerned with investigating and resolving customers reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
11. Writes technical reports and other documentation, such as handbooks and bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, and customers.
12. Maintains records of performance reports for future reference.
13. Evaluates and approves selection of vendors by study of past performance and new advertisements.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
100 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
83 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
83 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
79 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
79 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
75 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
58 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
58 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
58 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
46 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
42 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
42 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
38 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
38 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
29 Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems
29 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
29 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
25 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
25 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
17 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
17 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
13 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
13 Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods involved in showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques, and sales control systems
8 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
4 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
4 Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
4 History and Archeology
Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures
4 Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
100 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
100 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
96 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
92 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
92 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
92 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
92 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
88 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
88 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
88 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
83 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
83 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
83 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
83 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
83 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
79 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
79 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
79 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
79 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
79 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
75 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
75 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
75 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
75 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
75 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
75 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
71 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
71 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
71 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
58 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
54 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
54 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
54 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
50 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
50 Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes
50 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
42 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
42 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
33 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
29 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
29 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
25 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
25 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
25 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
25 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
13 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
95 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
85 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
85 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
85 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
85 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
85 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
85 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
80 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
70 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
65 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
60 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
60 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
55 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
55 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
45 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
40 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
40 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
35 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
35 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
35 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
35 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
30 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
30 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
30 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
30 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
25 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
25 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
25 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
25 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
25 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
20 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
15 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
15 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
15 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
10 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
10 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
10 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
5 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
5 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
5 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
5 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
5 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
5 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
92 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
88 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
88 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
83 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
83 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
83 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
83 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
83 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
83 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
79 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
79 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
79 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
75 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
71 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
67 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
67 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
67 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
67 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
63 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
63 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
63 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
54 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
50 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
50 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
46 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
46 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
42 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
42 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
38 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
38 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
33 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
33 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
29 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
29 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
25 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
21 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
21 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
13 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
13 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
13 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
8 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
8 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
92 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
88 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
73 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
70 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
70 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
50 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
48 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
45 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
40 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
40 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
35 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
29 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
28 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
27 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
27 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
27 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
25 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
20 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
20 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
20 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
20 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
20 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
17 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
15 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
15 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
15 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
15 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
12 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
12 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
12 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
10 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
10 (F) High Places
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
9 (L) High Places
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
9 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
8 (D) High Places
If injury, due to exposure to high places, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
8 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
8 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
5 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
5 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
5 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
4 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
89 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
50 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
39 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
33 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
17 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
88 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
83 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
70 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
69 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
54 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
49 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
97 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
88 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
88 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
81 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
81 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
78 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
78 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
78 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
75 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
75 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
69 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
69 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
69 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
69 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
66 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
59 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
50 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
47 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
28 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
19 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
002167010 Value Engineer 002061022 Aeronautical-Design Engineer 002167018 Aeronautical Project Engineer 002167014 Field-Service Engineer 002061026 Aeronautical-Research Engineer 002061010 Aerodynamicist 002061014 Aeronautical Engineer 002061018 Aeronautical Test Engineer 002061030 Stress Analyst |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
044 Aerospace Engineers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
140201 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050101 Engineering: Research 050104 Engineering: Testing and Quality Control 050108 Engineering: General Engineering 050107 Engineering: Design 050106 Engineering: Work Planning and Utilization |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
2192 Space Acquisition Officer 2098 Space Projects Technologist 2105 Air Warfare Research Officer 2098 Space Projects Technologist 8026 Aircraft Test Engineer 8076 Type Aircraft Design and Development Officer 8026 Aircraft Test Engineer 8002 Aerodynamics Engineering Officer 8004 Aeronautical Engineering Officer, A/C Mech, Electronic, Electrical and Safety Equip 61 Aviation Engineering Administration 62E3B Developmental Engineer 62E3A Developmental Engineer 62E1F Developmental Engineer 62E1B Developmental Engineer 62E1A Developmental Engineer 62E3F Developmental Engineer 9620 Aeronautical Engineer (Sep) 6005 Aeronautical Engineer |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
22102 Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineers |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
0861 Aerospace Engineering |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
17-2011 Aerospace Engineers |
