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Hi All,
I’m currently working in the Technical Services department of an airline. I’ve been with the company for one and a half years but I’m just not that happy with both the work itself and with the company in general.
What kind of other career opportunities may be open to a person with a 1:1 degree in Aeronautical engineering? I would like to stay in aviation, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if I had to move industry. Do most people with engineering degrees within the aviation sector work in a Tech Services type capacity ?
Any advice welcome, thanks.
I’m currently working in the Technical Services department of an airline. I’ve been with the company for one and a half years but I’m just not that happy with both the work itself and with the company in general.
What kind of other career opportunities may be open to a person with a 1:1 degree in Aeronautical engineering? I would like to stay in aviation, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if I had to move industry. Do most people with engineering degrees within the aviation sector work in a Tech Services type capacity ?
Any advice welcome, thanks.
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A first Degree would get you onto most graduate schemes from an academic point of view...
2:1 or 1:1 is the general requirements from an academic point, and more places are asking for 260 ucas point minimum with some asking for a fair few more...
BA have a scheme where they would train you for an aircraft engineer, or work in supply chain...
BAe and loads of other manufactures would take you on in many roles too...
Close to aviation, you could also look at Simulation. Aerodynamics has a fair bit of fluids so i am guessing you wouldnt be ruled out for power companies or even vehicle design...
2:1 or 1:1 is the general requirements from an academic point, and more places are asking for 260 ucas point minimum with some asking for a fair few more...
BA have a scheme where they would train you for an aircraft engineer, or work in supply chain...
BAe and loads of other manufactures would take you on in many roles too...
Close to aviation, you could also look at Simulation. Aerodynamics has a fair bit of fluids so i am guessing you wouldnt be ruled out for power companies or even vehicle design...
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Buckfast,
that is the general view in the industry that a degree graduate will only be in line for tech-services or perhaps design/development with the OEM's - AIB/Boeing/RR/GE etc. You could try getting into OEM work, development is more exciting. If you want to get your hands dirty - there is always the hands-on engineers jobs - they do pay well on occasion - but you don't get to wear a suit to work and your start/finish time is not always 9-5...
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that is the general view in the industry that a degree graduate will only be in line for tech-services or perhaps design/development with the OEM's - AIB/Boeing/RR/GE etc. You could try getting into OEM work, development is more exciting. If you want to get your hands dirty - there is always the hands-on engineers jobs - they do pay well on occasion - but you don't get to wear a suit to work and your start/finish time is not always 9-5...
Good Hunting,
N1 Vibes
