Aeronautical Engineering: Jobs & Education for Students

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The discussion revolves around the exploration of educational paths and career opportunities in Aeronautical Engineering for high school students. Participants share insights on the types of jobs available, the educational requirements, and considerations for choosing between different engineering disciplines.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about which engineering discipline to pursue, specifically weighing the options of Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering versus Computer Engineering.
  • Another participant provides resources for understanding various engineering branches and suggests the AIAA website for aerospace-related information.
  • A question is raised about the job market for graduates with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and whether a double major in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering would be advantageous.
  • A participant mentions that many schools offer dual majors with minimal additional coursework, indicating a potential pathway for students interested in both fields.
  • There is curiosity about the actual roles of Aeronautical engineers in the industry, with a suggestion that the work may not be as straightforward as simply designing planes.
  • A personal anecdote is shared about a participant's father working in defense, highlighting interest in jobs within the Air Force or companies like Lockheed Martin.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various viewpoints on the best educational paths and career options, indicating that there is no consensus on the ideal approach to choosing between engineering disciplines or the specifics of job roles in Aeronautical Engineering.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about job prospects and educational requirements, and there are differing opinions on the nature of work in the aerospace industry.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students considering a career in engineering, particularly those interested in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, as well as individuals seeking insights into educational pathways and job opportunities in the field.

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Hey everyone, I wanted to post this here because I want more information on engineering before I make any big decisions in my life. I am currently a junior in high school and was always interested in engineering. Ever since I was a kid my parents thought that I would be a great engineer. However, the problem lies in which type of engineering that I want to do. My parents always saw me as a computer person and thought that computer or electrical engineering would be the best for me.
Recently, I've been more and more interested in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering. I'm not quite sure on what I want to do later in life yet so any information regarding this topic would be valuable for me. The college admission process will begin in less than a year from now so I want to make sure I know what I want to major in.
What kind of jobs would an aeronautical engineer have and what type of education would i need for that. I do not know much about Aeronautics so I really need your help.
Thank you very much!
 
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For engineering in general, here is a reasonable and brief list -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_engineering_branches

Structural engineering has evolved from civil engineering into its own specialty.

or http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Stu/hnaseer/photo.htm
http://www.dedicatedengineers.org/Resources/Engineering_Disciplines_Handout.pdf

For aerospace and aeronautical engineering, I recommend browsing the AIAA webiste -
www.aiaa.org

https://www.aiaa.org/Secondary.aspx?id=257

AIAA Technical Committees - https://www.aiaa.org/Secondary.aspx?id=458
 
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Would finding a job be difficult after my bachelors degree? Would doing a double major in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering be more beneficial? I still need help deciding between Aerospace and Computer Engineering...
 
If you go the aerospace route, many schools offer dual majors with mechanical for very little extra coursework. (I think my school required 4-5 classes in addition to the Aero curriculum).

What do you think Aeronautical engineers do? Just curious because I knew some people going into school who thought they "designed" planes. It's not quite that simple in industry.
 
Well my dad used to work in defense and he used to experiment with rockets and missiles. But he was more on the software side. I want a job in the air force or commercial like Lockheed Martin. Still not that aware of my options though.
 

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