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Career Spotlight: Mechanic (Ages 14-18)
This career spotlight provides an overview of mechanic roles at NASA and guidance for students aged 14-18 on how to enter the field.
Why it matters
Interested students can identify specific educational paths and certifications needed to pursue technical careers in aerospace or heavy machinery.
The details
- NASA mechanics maintain aircraft, crawler-transporters, and rocket-carrying barges.
- Training paths include trade schools, community colleges, and military service.
- Key skills include logical problem solving, detail orientation, and using computer diagnostics.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne owns RS-25
Aerojet Rocketdyne manufactures and inspects RS-25 rocket engines
NASA Kennedy Space Center uses Crawler-Transporter
NASA Kennedy Space Center uses crawler-transporters to carry rockets to the launch pad
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is a member of NASA
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is a NASA facility in Edwards, California
NASA Kennedy Space Center is a member of NASA
NASA Kennedy Space Center is a NASA facility in Florida
NASA Michoud Assembly Facility is a member of NASA
NASA Michoud Assembly Facility is a NASA manufacturing facility in New Orleans
NASA Stennis Space Center is a member of NASA
NASA Stennis Space Center is a NASA propulsion testing facility in Mississippi
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Aerojet Rocketdyne is a partner of NASA Stennis Space Center
Aerojet Rocketdyne mechanics inspect RS-25 engines at NASA's Stennis Space Center
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