Also called: Crew Trainer
Teaches astronauts how to operate spacecraft systems, do spacewalks, and handle emergencies.
You run a crew through a fire drill in a full-size station mock-up, then grade their response. Instructors often know the systems better than anyone.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in engineering or science.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Growing faster than average. Small field at NASA and commercial space companies.
Low risk for 10 years. AI tutors and VR help, but teaching astronauts hands-on skills and emergencies stays human.
Classes: AP Physics, Speech or debate, Computer science, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1194.
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