Also called: White Room Technician, Crew Access Technician
The last people to see astronauts before launch: they strap crews into their seats and close the hatch.
In the 'white room' at the end of the crew access arm, you help each astronaut buckle in, check their suit connections, and seal the hatch before leaving the pad.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Technical background plus extensive training; many come from military or aviation.
Ways in: 2-year college, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Aerospace Technology, Aviation Maintenance.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Robots won't strap astronauts in anytime soon; this small crew job stays human.
Classes: Physical education, Physics, Health, JROTC.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3021.
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