Engineering Career Question of engineer in aviation industry

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A recent graduate from Hong Kong, currently working as an assistant mechanical engineer, is seeking advice on transitioning to the aviation industry and exploring overseas opportunities. Key considerations include the specific area of interest within aviation, such as aircraft/aerospace engineering or aviation management, as this will influence educational and career paths. Pursuing a master's or MPhil at a reputable overseas university is suggested as a potential route. However, it is noted that securing aerospace engineering positions in the U.S. may be challenging for non-citizens due to the prevalence of defense-related jobs.
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Hello, everyone. I come from hong kong.

I am still barely a fresh graduate (1.5yr after grad.)with good grades in school.
currently, I am working as an asst. mechanical engineer.

However, I am willing to become an engineer in aviation industry.
I am wondering what would be a possible way to work in overseas.
Should I obtain a master / Mphill in oversea university?
 
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Hi Su,

Which part of aviation industry are you interested in? Aircraft/Aerospace engineering? Aviation management? Aircraft operation/maintenance? Are you interested in industry or research job?

If you have already had an idea which area you like, you can probably find a good school somewhere in Europe or US. But please bear in mind that if you are interested in aerospace engineering, it could be a little bit harder for you to find a job as a foreigner (I am talking about US) since a lot of aerospace engineering jobs are defense related and would not go to non-citizen.
 

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