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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing professional engineering and scientific work concerning the integration of the aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration. It includes related materials, equipment, systems, applications, and components.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray and RAM (IRSSP-Combo) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Quality Auditor Certification (CQA) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Professional Engineer (PE) Is Not In Demand National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
AET-Radio Communication Systems (AET-RCS) Is Not In Demand National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) otherOther    
AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS) Is Not In Demand National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Liquid Penetrant Testing (ACCP-PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Radiographic Testing (ACCP-RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Ultrasonic Testing (ACCP-UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual Testing (ACCP-VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Visual Testing (VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Acoustic Emission Testing (AE) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Infrared/Thermal Testing (IR) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Leak Testing (LT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Neutron Radiographic Testing (NR) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Visual Testing (VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
AET-Onboard Communication & Safety Systems Standards (OCS) Is Not In Demand National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Visual Testing (VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - Radioactive Materials (IRSSP - RAM) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
AET-Autonomous Navigation Systems (ANS) Is Not In Demand National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) otherOther    
EMC Design Engineer Senior Is Not In Demand International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) otherOther    
EMC Design Engineer Is Not In Demand International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) otherOther    
Fluid Power System Designer Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther    
Fundamentals of Engineering-Industrial and Systems (FE) Is Not In Demand National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) someSome    
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    

Department of Defense (DoD) Mandated Certifications

National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) Program

The NSG - GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) is part of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence (USDI) initiative to professionalize the Defense Intelligence Enterprise Workforce. This initiative is intended to ensure that there is a common set of competencies among GEOINT practitioners that promotes an interoperable DoD and non-DoD NSG GEOINT workforce, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified GEOINT professionals.


State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0861 - Aerospace Engineering. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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Click here to go to GEOINT Professional Certification Aeronautical (GPC AA-II) web page.

The GEOINT Professional Certification Aeronautical (GPC AA-II) is an intermediate-level Aeronautical imagery credential. The aim of the GCP is to define the common set of competencies across the National Systems of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) and is an essential element of the overall development of GEOINT professionals. The GPC AA -II is designed to demonstrate ability, along a scale of proficiency, within the topical area of GEOINT Aeronautical facts, concepts, and principles deemed critical by experts to the successful execution of GEOINT mission functions. The development of the GPC is part of a larger USD(I) Initiative to professionalize the Defense Intelligence Enterprise Workforce. The GPC will ensure that credentialed GEOINT practitioners are certified to have demonstrated proficiency in a common set of competencies. This certification process facilitates advancement of professional development and training standards, promotes better synchronization, and aligns individual capabilities within the DOD intelligence enterprise through transportable credentials.
Note that accessing some additional information about GPC credentials may require JWICS network permission.

Click here to go to Quality Auditor Certification (CQA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Quality Auditor is a professional who understands the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting to determine a quality systems adequacy and deficiencies. The Certified Quality Auditor analyzes all elements of a quality system and judges its degree of adherence to the criteria of industrial management and quality evaluation and control systems. Candidates must have eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Auditor Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. Education can be used as a substitute for years of experience. Candidates must also pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Quality Engineer is a professional who understands the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. This body of knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, familiarity with quality cost concepts and techniques, and the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Candidates must have eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge, and a minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. Education can be used as a substitute for years of experience. Candidates must also pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) is a professional who leads and champions process-improvement initiatives everywhere from small businesses to multinational corporations that can have regional or global focus in a variety of service and industrial settings. A CMQ/OE facilitates and leads team efforts to establish and monitor customer/supplier relations, supports strategic planning and deployment initiatives, and helps develop measurement systems to determine organizational improvement. The CMQ/OE should be able to motivate and evaluate staff, manage projects and human resources, analyze financial situations, determine and evaluate risk and employ knowledge management tools and techniques in resolving organizational challenges. Candidate must have ten years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge. A minimum of five years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. Candidate must pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Professional Engineer (PE) COOL Snapshot page.

Professional Engineer License. As a P.E., you would be able to perform certain tasks, such as stamp and seal designs, bid for government contracts, be principal of a firm, perform consulting services, and offer services to the public. While each state licensing board has its own laws regarding engineering licensure, there is a general four-step process for licensure candidates: earn a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program; pass the FE exam; gain acceptable work experience (typically a minimum of four years); and pass the PE exam in the appropriate discipline. The PE exam tests your ability to practice competently in a particular engineering discipline. It is designed for engineers who have gained at least four years# post-college work experience in their chosen engineering discipline. More information about the different engineering discipline examinations can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Click here to go to Fundamentals of Engineering-Industrial and Systems (FE) COOL Snapshot page.

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In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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