Aerospace Engineer

Engineering & Architecture

ANZSCO ID 233911

Summary

Aeronautical Engineers perform and supervise engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight.

Employment Pathway

A bachelor degree in engineering majoring in aeronautical or aerospace engineering is needed to work as an Aeronautical Engineer. Many workers have a postgraduate qualification.

Registration may be required in some states and territories. In addition, Engineers Australia has a non-compulsory National Engineering Register.

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems
Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design

Key tasks

Designs aircraft, componentry and support equipment.
Consults with aero-engine specialists to co-ordinate design of aircraft.
Carries out surveys of airframes and equipment and checks for structural faults using laboratory or flight conditions.
Ensures that aircraft are capable of meeting operational conditions by examining characteristics and evaluating flight tests.

Facts about this occupation

8.4% Growth

93% Full-time Share

$1,920 Avg Pay/Wk

1,200 Workers

36 years Avg Age

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