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Aeronautical Engineer
Aeronautical Engineering is one of the most challenging and exciting fields of engineering where you work with the latest technology and there are many opportunities for career growth. Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineers are mechanical engineers who work to develop new technology for aviation, space exploration and airborne defence systems. They usually work as part of a team where each member has a different area of specialisation and their responsibility can range from planning and designing to manufacture and testing.
They can choose to specialise in many different areas and also in a particular product such as military aircraft, passenger planes, helicopters, satellites, rockets etc
Other areas of the aoronautical engineer's work would include:
- structural design
- construction
- navigational guidance and control systems,
- instrumentation and communication
- production methods
- development & testing
- operations and maintenance
Besides being interested in aviation, other important qualities needed to become a successful Aeronautical engineer are: accuracy and attention to detail; being a perfectionist with a technical mind and exceptional skills in maths and physical science.
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Career Snapshot Aeronautical Engineer |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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