Aeronautical Engineering

An aeronautic engineer is the individual who is responsible for the design, buil
ding and science of aircraft. The field is closely related to astronautical engi
neering; both aeronautical and astronautical engineering are branches of aerospa
ce engineering. The topics involved in aeronautic engineering include propulsion
, materials science, avionics and aerodynamics.
Educational Requirements
Individuals who have an interest in becoming an aeronautic engineer are encourag
ed to prepare for the career path well in advance by focusing their studies on s
cience and mathematics in high school. Bachelor's degrees in fields relating to
aerospace engineering are typically required of aeronautic engineers. Some firms
may be willing to accept applicants who hold related engineering or science deg
rees. Opportunities for employment increase for those with a master's degree in
aeronautic engineering. Some colleges and universities offer cooperative program
s or internship opportunities that allow students to gain hands-on experience as
they finish their degree programs. No licensing is required for entry-level eng
ineering positions; however, engineers in higher-level positions must be license
d as professional engineers.
Required Skills
To become a successful automotive engineer, you will need:
Effective technical and problem-solving skills
Commercial awareness
Good attention to detail
Effective planner
Meticulous
Systematic and Punctual
Artistic and Creativity
Interpersonal and communication skills
Presentation skills
The ability to work as part of a team
Technical knowledge
Job Duties
Job duties may include research and development, testing, parts assembly and/or
the maintenance of aircraft or missiles. Some aeronautic engineers specialize in
studying the effects of aircraft on the environment, the potential dangers of n
ew aircraft technologies or fuel efficiency. Within aeronautical engineering, a
person may focus on the design of aircraft systems, also called avionics, or mat
erials research and selection.
Subjects Need to Study
Elements of Production Techiques
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
Engineering Thermodynamics
Solid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Systems and Instruments
Numerical Methods
Control Engineering
Electronics and Microprocessors
Mechanics of Machines
Engineering Materials
Aircraft Structures I
Aircraft Performance

Propulsion I
Wind Tunnel Techniques
Aircraft Rules and Regulation C.A.R. I and II
Theory fo Elasticity
Aircraft General Engineering and Maintenance Practices
High Speed Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics II
Employment Opportunities
Aeronautical engineers may be office-based, or they may work in aircraft worksho
ps, production hangars or aeronautical laboratories. Local and national travel b
etween sites may be necessary. So the scope is every where like, Private to Publ
ic to Government Sectors.
Typical employers include:
Aerospace and aero-engine companies
Airline operators
Research and development organisations
Contract agencies
Consultancies
The Civil Service
The armed forces
Government agencies such as The Ministry of Defence
Universities
An aeronautical education is widely respected. Due to high demand in air traffic
and globalization, graduates may find opportunities for permanent or temporary
employment abroad. They can do this by undertaking professional courses, attendi
ng conferences and through working within international partnerships and consort
iums (a combination of businesses working towards a joint venture).

Skill Set
The work environment for an Aeronautical engineers is multidisciplinary, hence a
clear understanding of how aerospace engineering relates to other engineering d
isciplines is essential. Given the frequency of international partnerships, lang
uage skills are useful and the ability to work as part of a team is crucial. Aer
onautical engineers must also have:
strong mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills
strength in Physics as a subject and its application
technical expertise
creativity and innovative thinking
attention to detail
a strong awareness of safety issues
communication skills, both verbal and written
project and time management skills
a commitment to keeping up to date with technical developments
the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Orientation Towards Air Traffic, Aircrafts, Aeroplanes
Drawback if any
The only drawback of this industry is that, lengthy career breaks are difficult
due to the need to keep up to date with recent technological developments.