17-2011.00 - Aerospace Engineers Green occupations will likely
change as a result of the green economy. Green economy
activities and technologies are increasing the demand for
occupations, shaping the work and worker requirements needed for
occupational performance, or generating new and emerging
occupations. This is a Green Enhanced Skills occupation — green
economy activities and technologies are likely to cause
significant change to the work and worker requirements. New
tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials may be needed. Employment
demand remains the same, but there is potential for an increase.
Aerospace engineers work in the following green economy sectors:
- Research, Design, and Consulting Services — This sector
encompasses "indirect jobs" to the green economy which includes
activities such as energy consulting or research and other
related business services. - Transportation — This sector covers
activities related to increasing efficiency and/or reducing
environmental impact of various modes of trans