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Aeronautical Engineering is the branch of engineering behind the design, construction, science and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft. Projects range from large commercial and defence aircraft, helicopters, missiles, launch vehicles, satellites, systems and components, through to consultancy work for the aviation community.

Wow what a career and what a challenge. Beats the pants off civil engineering designing a boring old road, that’s unless you’re into roads and the smell of new bitumen.

Your work involves supporting Australia's aircraft fleet including special mission operators with aeromedical aircraft, training organisations and airlines. This includes writing instructions and preparing drawings for repairs to damaged components, making mathematical calculations aided by computers, design modifications to systems outlining installation procedures and supervision of construction of equipment for aircraft, and installation of avionics and electrical equipment.

As a minimum, a tertiary degree in engineering with a major in Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering is required.  A Masters degree or MBA will aid career progression though not mandatory. Different universities will have different prerequisite subject for entry but an assumed knowledge of English, mathematical methods, physics and chemistry are generally required.

Once qualified, membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia is an option available to you and membership of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists & Managers Australia (APESMA) is recommended.

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