Aeronautical Engineers
Description
Aeronautical engineers apply the principle of science and technology
in work with highly sophisticated products such as aircrafts, missiles
and space satellites. They usually specialise in research, design
manufacture and production, or the management of maintenance programs
Qualifications required
The usual qualifications for entry into this career is a degree.
However, it may be possible to enter with an HND or HNC.
Entry to a relevant engineering degree with:
* 2/3 A-levels with GCSEs (A-C) 2/3 in other subjects
* A relevant GCSE in a vocational subject or Intermediate GNVQ may
be acceptable as an alternative to academic GCSEs
* At A level, Maths and Physics are often preferred and may be
essential. Equivalent qualifications such as an Edexcel (BTEC) or
National Certificate or National Diploma or a Vocational A level
(Advanced GNVQ) may be acceptable, it may also b advisable to
check the prospectus.
1 A-level with 4 GCSEs (A-C). At A level, maths or physics is
preferred. Again, equivalent qualifications are usually acceptable.
Skills and Qualities necessary
* You must be able to combine an analytical, logical approach with
creativity and imaginations to solve problems
* Engineers must be able to work as part of a team. The ability to
encourage other peoples ideas is important, and you must aslope be
flexible and able to compromise. You will need strong
communication skills to write reports and to explain complex
engineering information to people from non-technical backgrounds.
* You will need organisationa...
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...rlines, the Armed Forces and
the Ministry of Defence. Some Aeronautical Engineers apply their
knowledge of Aeronautical in other areas, for example, in companies
that make vehicles such as cares, trains and hovercrafts. You can also
work in the communication industry, dealing with satellites, or in
construction, dealing with high, winds blown structures.
Contacts
EMTA, Engineering Careers Information Service (ECIS), Emta House, 14
Upton Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 0JT. (Freephone: 0800 282167)]
Telephone :01923 238441
Email: ecis@emta.org.uk
Website: www. Enginuity.org.uk
Employer
Engineering and Physicals Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Polaris
House, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1ET (Award)
Telephone :01793 444100
Email: infoline@epsrc.ac.uk
Website: www. epsrc.ac.uk
you need an engineering degree. Its alot of work, You never know your schedule, It changes every day.
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