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Aerospace Engineer

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Aerospace engineers apply scientific and technological principles to the design, construction and maintenance of aircraft, missiles, weapons systems, satellites and space vehicles. They may be called aeronautical engineers.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

The starting salary for graduate entrants is usually around £22,000 to £28,000 a year. With experience this can rise up to £45,000 a year. Senior engineers with chartered status can earn up to £65,000 or possibly more.

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Getting In

Many engineers in this field work for aircraft manufacturers, makers of components, airlines, the armed forces or the Ministry of Defence. Others use their knowledge of aerodynamics in the manufacture of motor vehicles, trains and hovercraft or in the design of satellites. Jobs are only available in certain areas of the UK, so you may have to move for work.

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
3510
2.3 %
RISE
2029
3589
  United Kingdom
2024
39199
2.9 %
RISE
2029
40348

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What Does it Take?

You need to have:

You need to be able to:

Training

Getting On

More Information

The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK. It does so through 50 professional engineering institutions which are Licensed Members of the Engineering Council.

The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.

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Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
Tel: 020 7670 4326
E-mail: careers@aerosociety.com
Website: http://www.aerosociety.com/
Website (2): http://www.careersinaerospace.com
Twitter: @AeroSociety
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalAeronauticalSociety/

The Royal Aeronautical Society has a website called Careers in Aerospace which provides a wide range of information on careers in the aeronautical industry.

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