Aeronautical Engineering Training

Aeronautical engineering training provides skills for jobs in the airline and aerospace industries as well as in the armed forces.

Aeronautical engineers design airplanes, spacecraft and missiles for civilian, space and military applications. Studies and training in aviation, mechanics and technology provide graduates with scientific and technological skills necessary for designing, building and testing these vehicles.

High School Preparation for Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical engineering colleges seek students who succeed in high-level high school math (algebra, geometry and calculus), science (physics and physical science) and computer sciences, especially when AP exams are taken. Passing high-level course indicates interest in these subjects and predicts success in engineering pursuits.

Aeronautical Engineering College Training

Bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees and internships (through NASA, NSS or NSA, for example) equip students with the education and applied experience needed for aviation careers. Coursework includes science (guidance systems, altitude, physics and chemistry), computer science and math. Specific technical electives hone skills in aerodynamics or astronautics, propulsion or structural dynamics.

Aeronautical Training Toward a Career

The minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering is required for an aeronautical engineering career, which can take four to five years to complete. After completion, most graduates seek employment in aircraft engineering and airline industries, or the armed forces, and can earn average starting salaries of approximately $50,000, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

References

• EDA, Incorporated: Aeronautical Engineering.
• ULinks: Aerospace Engineering: Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering College.
• Auburn University: Aerospace Engineering, About Aero.
• StateUniversity: Aerospace Engineer.
• High School Preparation for an Engineering Degree.

Resources

• Top Aeronautical Schools: Aeronautical Engineer, Steps to Becoming an Aeronautical Engineer.
• UA Huntsville: Aerospace and Flight Systems
• Institute of Aeronautical Engineering.
• NASA News: NASA Aerospace Engineer Living His Dream. Marta Matelko and Roberta Ross.
• University of Washington: Master of Aerospace Engineering.