Career in Aeronautical
Engineering
Aeronautical /
Aerospace Engineering is the science or art which is involved with the study,
design and manufacturing of air flight-capable machines, and the techniques of
operating aircraft and rockets. It is one of the most challenge fields of
engineering with a wide scope for growth. The fields deals with the development
of new technology in the field of aviation, space exploration and defence systems. It specializes in the designing, Construction, development, testing,
operation and maintenance of both commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft
and their components as well as satellites and missiles.
This branch mainly
deals with the technology, business and other aspects related to aircraft. One
of the significant parts in aeronautical engineering is a branch of physical
science called aero dynamics. It deals with motion of air and the way in which
it interact with object in motion, such as an aircraft.
Aeronautical
engineering is a part of the Aerospace Engineering, while Astronautical
Engineering another branch of the core fields, deals with space crafts operating
outside the atmosphere of Earth.
As Aerospace
engineering involves design and manufacture of very heigh technology systems,
the job requires manual, technical as well as mechanical aptitude. Aeronautical
engineers usually work in teams under the supervision of senior engineers,
bringing together their skills and technical expertise. Though highly paid, the
work is very demanding. An aeronautical engineer needs to be physically fit and
fully dedicated to his work. To be a successful Aeronautics engineer, you need
to be alert, have an eye for detail and a high level of mathematical precision.
The Specialization in
this field includes:
·
Structural
design
·
Navigational
guidance and control systems
·
Instrumentation
and communication
· Production
methods, or it can be in a particular product such as military aircraft,
passenger planes, helicopters, satellites, rockets etc…
Eligibility
The basic eligibility
criteria for a BE /B.Tech is 10 +2 or equivalent examination, with physics,
chemistry and Mathematics with a high percentage of mark in the aggregate. One
can purse B.Tech / B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering or a diploma in
Aeronautics. The degree and postgraduate’s degree courses are offered by the
engineering colleges and Institute of Technology (IITs), and the diploma
courses are available at polytechnics. Selection to the graduate courses (BE /
B.Tech) is based on merit.
After pursing B.Tech/BE
in Aeronautical Engineering, student can purse M.Tech/MS in the following
specializations.
·
Aeronautical
Engineering
·
Aerospace
Engineering
·
Master of
Engineering – Avionics
·
Master of
Engineering – Aeronautical Engineering
·
Phd program in
aeronautical engineering
·
Aerodynamics
·
Dynamics and
Control
·
Aerospace
Propulsion
Duration:
The duration of the
bachelors degree programme, B.Tech/BE, is four years, while diploma courses are
of 2-3 years duration. The M.Tech / MS is typically for two years.
Job Roles:
The job profiles which
are commonly offered to the aeronautical engineers are as follows:
·
Aerospace Design
Checker
·
Aircraft
Engineers
·
Aircraft
Production Manager
·
Thermal Design
Engineer
· Research &
Development – Those interested in R&D can design a satellite launcher, test
the latest environment-friendly turbine or create the latest fighter plane as
part of the production team.
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