EdUCATION REQUIREMENTS
To enter the field of Aerospace Engineering, many years of rigorous education are required, for this field of engineering is a high-skill job. Listed below are recommended courses to take in high school:
After receiving a high-school diploma, college/university is the next step in the stairs that lead to a career in Aerospace Engineering. In university, a bachelors degree may be sufficient to enter the field of Aerospace Engineering, but extending you education may go a long way in helping you find a job. Below are some courses to take in college:
After receiving a high-school diploma, college/university is the next step in the stairs that lead to a career in Aerospace Engineering. In university, a bachelors degree may be sufficient to enter the field of Aerospace Engineering, but extending you education may go a long way in helping you find a job. Below are some courses to take in college:
-Engineering Physics
-Calculus and Advanced Geometry
-Aircraft structural design
-Studies in aerodynamics
-Flight control system design and analysis
-Rocket and turbine engine studies
-Computer Program for Engineers
-Solid and Fluid Mechanics
-Space Flight Mechanics
-Attitududinal Dynamics for Spacecraft
-Structural Design for Spacecraft
-Propulsion Systems for Space Travel
All of these classes will aid you in learning the mechanics of Aerospace Engineering, as well as helping you earn a higher paying job.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
In America, it is necessary to have an engineering license in order to start work. To get this license, a minimum of 4 years in school, as well as passing a state examination are required. In some cases, such as a defense contract, you may need to pass a security clearance test.