_________________________________________________ Realistic Occupations: Biological Techniciansand exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for
evidence of damage or corrosion and to determine
whether repairs are needed. Prepare and maintain
detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certi-
fi cation records and reports. Inspect new, repaired,
or modifi ed aircraft to identify damage or defects
and to assess airworthiness and conformance to stan-
dards, using checklists, hand tools, and test instru-
ments. Examine maintenance records and fl ight
logs to determine if service and maintenance checks
and overhauls were performed at prescribed inter-
vals. Recommend replacement, repair, or modifi ca-
tion of aircraft equipment. Recommend changes in
rules, policies, standards, and regulations based on
knowledge of operating conditions, aircraft improve-
ments, and other factors. Issue pilots’ licenses to indi-
viduals meeting standards. Investigate air accidents
and complaints to determine causes. Observe fl ight
activities of pilots to assess fl ying skills and to ensure
conformance to fl ight and safety regulations. Con-
duct fl ight test programs to test equipment, instru-
ments, and systems under a variety of conditions,
using both manual and automatic controls. Approve
or deny issuance of certifi cates of airworthiness. Ana-
lyze training programs and conduct oral and written
examinations to ensure the competency of persons
operating, installing, and repairing aircraft equip-
ment. Schedule and coordinate in-fl ight testing pro-
grams with ground crews and air traffi c control to
ensure availability of ground tracking, equipment
monitoring, and related services.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 07. Government and
Public Administration. Work Group: 07.03. Regula-
tions Enforcement. O t h e r J o b s i n! is Work Group:
Agricultural Inspectors; Compliance Offi cers, Except
Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and
Tr a n spor t at ion; C on st r uc t ion a nd Bu i ld i n g I n spe c-
tors; Environmental Compliance Inspectors; Equal
Opportunity Representatives and Offi cers; Financial
Examiners; Fire Inspectors; Fish and Game Wardens;
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists;
Freight and Cargo Inspectors; Government Property
Inspectors and Investigators; Immigration and Cus-
toms Inspectors; Licensing Examiners and Inspec-
tors; Nuclear Monitoring Technicians; Occupational
Health and Safety Specialists; Occupational Health
and Safety Technicians; Tax Examiners, Collectors,
and Revenue Agents; Transportation Vehicle, Equip-
ment, and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation.
Skills: Systems Analysis; Systems Evaluation; Qual-
ity Control Analysis; Operation Monitoring; Trou-
bleshooting; Operation and Control; Reading
Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making.
Education and Training Program: Avionics Mainte-
nance Technology/Technician. Related Knowledge/
Courses: Physics; Mechanical Devices; Transporta-
tion; Chemistry; Design; Law and Government.
Work Env ironment : More often indoors than out-
doors; noisy; sitting.Biological Technicians
! Personality Code: RIC
! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $37,810
! Beginning Wage: $24,360
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 16.0%
! Annual Job Openings: 15,374
! Self-Employed: 0.0%
! Part-Time: 6.2%Assist biological and medical scientists in labora-
tories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory
instruments and equipment; monitor experi-
ments; make observations; and calculate and
record results. May analyze organic substances,
such as blood, food, and drugs. Keep detailed logs
of all work-related activities. Monitor laboratory work
to ensure compliance with set standards. Isolate,
identify, and prepare specimens for examination. Use
computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robot-
ics, or high-technology industrial applications to
perform work duties. Conduct research or assist in
the conduct of research, including the collection of
information and samples such as blood, water, soil,Realistic–
B