AEROSPACE ENGINEER

WHY I CHOOSE AEROSPACE ENGINEER

• I choose this job because it sounds fun to me. I get to design and test aircrafts.

HISTORY OF AEROSPACE ENGINEER

• Aerospace engineering, also called aeronautical engineering, or astronautical engineering, field of engineering concerned with the design, development, construction, testing, and operation of vehicles operating in the Earth’s atmosphere or in outer space. In 1958 the first definition of aerospace engineering appeared, considering the Earth’s atmosphere and the space above it as a single realm for development of flight vehicles. Today the more encompassing aerospace definition has commonly replaced the terms aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering.

PEOPLE IN CAREER

• Approximately 90,000 are employed as aerospace engineer.
• More Elaborate System Software
• Improved Craft-to-Craft Communication
• The most jobs in this industry are primarily found in California and Washington.

DUTIES

• Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
• Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in aeronautical or aerospace engineering is usually required, although some employers may accept an equivalent degree in a related field
• Professional engineering licensure required for some positions

EDUCATION PLAN

• In high school take a lot of Math and science. Also some engineering classes.
• In college more math and science. Also some engineering and aerospace classes.

RELATED JOBS

• Commercial Aerospace Engineers
• Military Aerospace Engineers
• Engineering, Science and Data Processing Managers

JOBS IN LOCAL AREA

• Engineering Manager in Winston-Salem
• Aerospace System Engineer in Raleigh

EARNINGS

• The average pay is around $80,000 a year.
• You can get up to $150,000 a year.

BENEFITS AND HAZARDS

• Benefits generally include paid holidays and vacations, health insurance, and pension plans.
• In addition to designing aircraft, you might be supervising the construction of these things, and anything that uses jet propulsion to get going can be more than a tad bit dangerous.

CAREER ADVANCEMENTS

• Aerospace engineers can eventually take on the role of technical supervisors to lead a team of engineers and technicians. Some move into executive positions or work as engineering managers.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

• What do you see as a typical day in the life of an aerospace engineer? Can you describe what you think are the most and least exciting aspects of an aerospace engineering career? Can you explain when and why you first thought of a career in aerospace engineering? What career-related qualifications do you hope to acquire over the next five years? Are you looking to specialise in research and development, testing or production and maintenance? Which modules in your engineering degree did you find most fascinating?Why are you looking to change jobs? Why does a role with us specifically appeal to you? What are your key development needs within your next role? Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? What level of salary would you be hoping for in this role?

REFLECTION

• After I did all my research I know that I want to do this job because it's basically everything I like in one job.