Potential earnings
£80,179.35
Aerospace engineers research develop and design aircraft, spacecraft and their components.
Main tasks
- Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Analyses test data; undertakes research and advises on all aspects of aircraft, spacecraft and their systems.
- Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
- Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in aerospace engineering.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£53,038.81
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 0% |
| Level 2 | 8% |
| Level 3 | 16% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 13% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 47% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 15% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 1% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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