The military occupation code 8004 – Aeronautical Engineering Officer, Aircraft Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical and Safety Equip. has the following basic knowledge, skills and abilities:
Administers and directs research, development and testing of aircraft mechanical, electronic, electrical and/or safety equipment and related systems. Determines design requirements for aircraft equipment such as actuating and flight control systems, airframe components, emergency ejection devices, mechanical standards parts and/or aircrew protective systems and equipment. Prepares production specifications for contractor. Consults with aircraft design engineers in adapting equipment to aircraft. Determines standards for flight testing of equipment and systems.
The following energy occupations align well to this MOS or NEC code:
- Engineer (17-2051, 17-2071, 17-2141, 17-2081, 17-2111.01, 11-9041)