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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

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The work of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians involves maintaining and operating aircraft and/or spacecraft. Their work involves a variety of geoscience-related tasks, including:

  • Designing and testing new communication and navigation systems.

  • Developing remote sensing technology for use in environmental monitoring.

  • Analyzing atmospheric data to help understand Earth’s environment.

  • Developing new materials for use in aircraft or spacecraft construction.

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