Aerospace Engineering

lufties

Hi, I've spent my professional like so far working as an aircraft maintenance Engineer. It can be interesting but shiftwork is getting the better of me, Also I've had enough of working in a hazardous and sometimes toxic environment.

This year i'm hoping to go back to uni and study aeronautical/aerospace engineering to get into the design and product development side of things. Just wondered if anyone had any advice or experience in this area

folbotcar

Can't offer advice but my experience of working with aerospace engineers suggests it might be a good move. Many of the engineers I know went on to 'high flying' careers in the industry. The leasing business being a case in point.

The downside for someone like you might be that only time you get to 'work' on a real aircraft is when open your laptop in seat 3a, on your way somewhere. Depending on where you work. It can be very much of an office job, suit and tie and all that.

On the other hand you can find yourself working at the cutting edge of the aerospace technology.

Beats working on a freezing ramp at three in the morning.

lufties

folbotcar wrote: »

Can't offer advice but my experience of working with aerospace engineers suggests it might be a good move. Many of the engineers I know went on to 'high flying' careers in the industry. The leasing business being a case in point.

The downside for someone like you might be that only time you get to 'work' on a real aircraft is when open your laptop in seat 3a, on your way somewhere. Depending on where you work. It can be very much of an office job, suit and tie and all that.

On the other hand you can find yourself working at the cutting edge of the aerospace technology.

Beats working on a freezing ramp at three in the morning.

Thanks, yes correct! I'm at my wits end with it though,. I'm hoping to do a Pgdip in aero engineering part time. perhaps eventually go for chartered status.It is probably the right progression, hopefully my experience will stand to me.

folbotcar

It's bound to and of course your practical real world experience on aircraft will make you stand out from others.

I have noticed that many newly qualified Aeronautical Engineers really want to be pilots, you will certainly have the advantage on them when it comes to jobs.

Several of the Engineers I knew followed up with business qualifications judging by their linkedin pages. Something to consider later.

Stovepipe

that's because a lot of newly minted aeronautical engineers have practically no line or hangar experience worth talking about, given the nature of their training. They often end up getting some unofficial hands-on to bring them up to speed, because sometimes, what they issue from indoors bears little or no grasp of the reality of fixing aircraft. the best of them ask questions and are willing to muck in, the worst are climbers who don't want to know.

regards
Stovepipe