future carreer?any help ?

[jig]

Hey I m a Mechanical engineering student ... I am planning for an MS in Aerospace engineering in the US or Europe ... but I would like to know my options after that ... I wanted to be a flight engineer but thats quite out of the picture now! By the way I am oriented towards R &D.

I am interested in design/analysis (Computational Fluid Dynamics stuff atleast for now ) .... can anyone please tell me wat are my options after my MS?? ... I would surely like to settle with a Boeing or an Airbus job!
I feel guilty to have posted here but I wanted some expert advice!
thanks in advance.

[MrFixer!!!]

Well, if you want to get into R & D then let me clarify........dont just limit your option for only Boeing and Airbus......most of the companies who are in manufacturing (usually the subsidiaries and partner companies of these 2 manufacturers) have their own R & D departments. After MS you can apply for Graduate Placements with either Boeing and Airbus....check their web-site....and start looking into all the companies who supply parts to these people.....who knows somebody might sponsor you for your MS depending on your academic results..... Good Luck!!!

[jig]

thank you for your reply . but I still have some doubts regarding the license people keep talking about ..... suppose I want to work for an aircraft industry .. do I need some license even after my graduation ??

I have no idea about the work people can do in aircraft industries ... if you can share some link or something it would be of great help. I am confused as to what I would like to do for the rest of my life!

thanks in advance

Regards
Jig.

[sevenforeseven]

My friend. many highly qualified Engineers are out of jobs and many more will be. Please time your requests at the right time. That is option 1 on your CV.

[portsharbourflyer]

Jig,

Licences are only needed by those working as Line or hangar Maintenance Engineers , not something you need to worry about as a graduate engineer aiming to work in an analysis type role.

Infosys and Infotech in India are actually currently picking up alot of sub-contract work from Airbus and other European Companies. There is an increasing trend to outsource work to India due to the cost benefits. As a result you may find that the Aerospace Industry in India will offer you better employment opportunites than trying to work in Europe.

[NutLoose]

If you want to go down the apprentiship and get your licences, Bristows were advertising in the Express this week.

[Rigga]

Jig,
There are many manufacturers other than Boeing or Airbus - such as HAL in India or BAE in UK. It can only take a few e-mails to get answers, good or bad, to your questions from any manufaturer.

Have a go!

Rigga

[jig]

Thank you for your replies ... I hope I keep getting everyone s views!. I am damn confused whether to go ahead with an MS or not (as it is difficult to get a job even after Masters)! Hope things get better ... I dont think I am gonna get placed this year (on campus placement)!

Companies like Mercedes (R&D,Bangalore) have stopped offering internships this year ... I was so sure to get that internship!sad.

Regards,
Jig.