How to become an aerospace engineering technician
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in engineering to get into this career. Relevant subjects include:
- aeronautical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- electrical or electronics engineering
- avionics
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
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College
You could do a college course like:
- Level 2 Diploma in Aviation Engineering
- Level 2 Extended Certificate Engineering
- Level 3 BTEC Foundation or Extended Diploma in Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering
These courses cover areas like CNC (computer numerical controlled) machining, computer aided design and maintenance work.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
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Apprenticeship
You can train through an advanced engineering technician apprenticeship with an airline operator, airline manufacturer or service engineering company.
You may be able to get into this kind of role in the armed forces. You can find more information from:
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
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Further information
You'll find more on working and training in aerospace engineering from Careers in Aerospace and Tomorrow's Engineers.