Aerospace engineers design and supervise projects, usually working in offices or factories with computers, blueprints, and advanced technology. They typically work 40 hours per week but may work extra hours to meet deadlines. While stress levels can be high due to responsibilities, salaries start at $40,000-$65,000 annually and can exceed $125,000 with experience. Career advancement requires gaining experience, passing certifying exams, and obtaining professional licensure. The role involves significant technical writing and reading to produce plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

1. AEROSPACE ENGINEER

2. What’s involved in the work? Designing and supervising

3. Where does the work take place Usually in a office or factory.

4. What are the working conditions? Aerospace engineers spend most of their time working with computers, blueprints, and cutting-edge technology. They tend to work a regular, 40 hour week but may have to work extra hours to meet deadlines. The knowledge that many people are relying for their survival on the technologies aerospace engineers create can add a certain amount of stress to the job.

5. What is the size of the occupation? LARGE

6. What type of training is needed to enter the field? A bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering is usually the minimum educational requirement to work in this field.

7. What can you expect to earn when you start? $40,000 to $65,000 a year as a Engineer-In-Training (EIT).

8. What are the future prospects of the job? Is the field growing? Making $125,000 or more annually salary with benefits and retirement.

9. What are the possibilities of moving to a higher position? To move from a Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to a Professional Engineer (PE) you have to have 4 years of experience as an EIT, pass a certifying exam, and registration with state licensing board.

10. How do you use writing and / or reading skills in the field? Because knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involves writing and reading production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

11. The reason that I want to be a aerospace engineer is because sense I have been a little boy I've wanted to design.