Engineering In my particular case, is Aerospace Engineering good?

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The discussion centers on a decision regarding a career transition from Civil and Structural Engineering to Aerospace Engineering, specifically in Aerostructures. The individual is 37 years old and currently in a Foundation Year in the UK. They express a strong interest in aerospace engineering but are concerned about job prospects, particularly due to a perceived industry focus on avionics and systems control, which may not align with their interests. The individual seeks insights, particularly from industry engineers, about the viability of making this career change and the potential challenges of entering the workforce at their age.
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Hello,

I'd like to know your opinions, all are wellcome but in particular the ones comming from engineers already in industry. I have to decide if I continue my current pathway in Civil and Structural Engineering or if I change to Aerospace (branch Aerostractures). The main thing is that I'm already 37 years old, I left uni before and I came back to study, and I am now in a Foundation Year in Uk.

If you are going to ask me if I'm genuinely interested in the field of aerospace engineering, if it's what I mainly download and search, etc, the answer is YES. However I like the classic aerospace and most jobs out there ask for avionics, and systems and control.. so mainly to work in electronics.

I have serious concerns if it's going to be too difficult to find a job at the age I graduate. All opinions are wellcome.
 
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