Typical Career Progression
| |
Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education |
| Level 1 |
Junior / Level 1 |
$ 55k – 65k |
0 - 2 Years |
Degree |
| Level 2 |
Level 2
|
$ 65k – 85k |
2 -5 Years |
Degree |
| Level 3 |
Senior Engineer
|
$ 95k |
6 – 8 Years |
Degree |
| Level 4 |
Principal Engineer
|
$110k + |
8+ Years |
Degree |
|
Level 5
|
Engineering Manager
|
$110k +
|
8+ Years |
Degree |
**The above table should only be used as a guide
Typical accountabilities and responsibilities
|
Junior / Level 1
|
Engineering design tasks and stress analysis generally under supervision, preparation of engineer documentation, inspection and measurement of aircraft
|
|
Level 2
|
Engineering design tasks and stress analysis, client and certification liaison
|
|
Senior Engineer
|
Complex design and analysis tasks, supervisory role and project management
|
|
Principal Engineer
|
Further development of senior position, works with high independence, technical advisory role |
|
Engineering Mgr
|
Responsible for engineering admin, direction of engineering team, strategic development and reviewer of policies
|
**The above table should only be used as a guide
Career Path Option & Employment Opportunities
Engineers enjoy career opportunities within aerospace companies, manufacturers, consulting services, or the Defence Force of Australia. The Defence Force employs aeronautical engineers in Defence Research Centres in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. You can also work for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority ensuring full compliance with the design, certification standards, overall airworthiness, flight handling in normal/emergency situations, and other issues that come with aircraft safety.
Your development path can include aerodynamics, structures, avionics, materials science, flight dynamics and flight testing. Projects may range from large commercial and defence aircraft, systems and components, to industry consultancy work.
About the Author
Careernav
Careernav have written this career profile in consultion with senior industry representatives and industry associations who for reasons of conflict of interest cannot be named. Careernav have also reviewed information available from the public domain and drawn upon their combined 27 years experience in executive recruitment. This profile is a true representation of the career.
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