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Experience and Education Requirements - Aerospace Technologist (AST)
The following qualification requirements are typical for most Aerospace Technologist (AST) positions at NASA. After satisfying the basic degree requirement , an applicant must possess either the education OR experience described below or a combination of each in order to qualify at the grades specified. Education alone is not qualifying at grades 13 thru 15.

Grade Education or Experience
GS-7 B.S. with minimum 2.9 g.p.a. or one year graduate education (Alternative ways to qualify at the GS-7 level) 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade
GS-9 M.S. or 2 years of Graduate education 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade
GS-11 Ph.D. or or 3 years of Graduate education 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade
GS-12 Ph.D. for Research Positions only 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade
GS-13 thru 15 N/A 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade

 
 


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