Aerospace engineering technicians design, build, test and repair civil and military aircraft.
£20,000 Starter
to£35,000 Experienced
40 to 42 a week
evenings / weekends on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in engineering to get into this career. Relevant subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course like:
These courses cover areas like CNC (computer numerical controlled) machining, computer aided design and maintenance work.
You'll usually need:
You can train through an advanced engineering technician apprenticeship with an airline operator, airline manufacturer or service engineering company.
You'll usually need:
You'll find more on working and training in aerospace engineering from Careers in Aerospace and Tomorrow's Engineers.
You'll need:
You'll usually work in either:
Your day-to-day duties in both areas might include:
You could work in an office, in a laboratory, in a factory or on an aircraft.
Your working environment may be cramped.
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