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Engineering & Technology

Aerospace Engineer

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Performs core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of aerospace engineer, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.

06 · Qualifications & training you need

A degree in aerospace engineering or similar, such as mechanical engineering or physics, is a minimum requirement.

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03 · Education pathway

Bachelor-level engineering or closely related technical education; specialization may require postgraduate study.

04 · Lifestyle

Working hours are regular, but evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines, or to deal with repairs and emergencies.

04 · Location

Engineers may carry out design work in an office, but may also visit aircraft hangars, production sites, or aeronautical laboratories.

21 · The realities

The job bears great responsibility as the work has a direct impact on the functioning of aircraft and the safety of passengers and crew.

05 · Interests that fit this career

Aviation, aircraft, and flight technologyMathematicsPhysicsInformation Technology (IT)EngineeringChemistry

09 · Core skills

engineering analysisdesignmodellingproblem solvingsafetyproject coordination

09 · Core competencies

problem solvingcommunicationprofessional judgementcollaborationdigital literacyethical practice
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