If i want to become an engineer (planes and stuff) what qualififcations would i need?

Question

If i want to become an engineer (planes and stuff) what qualififcations would i need?

Answer 1

A degree from a reputable college or university is a good start.  For planes, you would need a degree in aeronautical engineering.

Answer 2

The best way to get that answer is to contact an airplane Manufacturer such as in my state...Boeing, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft etc.  all in Wichita, Ks.  You will need engineering degrees in design or electrical or etc etc etc.

Answer 3

Entry for young people

Studying for an aeronautical engineering degree is the most usual route into the career and there are many UK universities offering aeronautical engineering based courses. Aeronautical and aerospace engineering degrees involve three years' full-time study for BEng level and four years' full-time study for MEng.

Many degree programmes also include an industrial placement within the UK or overseas.

    * Entry to a degree course is with at least five GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3) and two or three A levels/three or four H grades, normally including maths and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications. At many universities, students without the necessary background in physics and maths can take a one-year foundation course instead.

    * Some employers offer sponsorship to students on degree courses. Professional institutions such as the RAeS, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) also run scholarship programmes for part or all of relevant degree programmes.

    * There are also some opportunities via Foundation degree programmes.

It is possible to begin training for craft or technician-level jobs straight from school with good GCSEs/S grades in English, maths and science (preferably physics), although some Apprenticeship schemes may require candidates to have A levels/H grades, or equivalent, in a science- or engineering-related subject. However, it is more likely that aircraft maintenance engineers/technicians would tend to go through the Apprenticeship or specialist college route. Most aerospace engineers study full time at university or college.

Apprenticeships which may be available in England are Young Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships. To find out which one is most appropriate log onto www.apprenticeships.org.uk or contact your local Connexions Partnership.

It is important to bear in mind that pay rates for Apprenticeships do vary from area to area and between industry sectors.

There are different arrangements for Apprenticeships in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For further information contact Careers Scotland www.careers-scotland.org.uk, Careers Wales www.careerswales.com; and for Northern Ireland contact COIU www.delni.gov.uk.

Entry for adults

Mature applicants with relevant experience and qualifications are usually welcomed. Adults can get onto an engineering degree or HNC/HND course on the basis of qualifications they have gained at other levels, or by doing an Access course.

Training

Experienced aerospace engineers are usually professionally registered as either Incorporated or Chartered engineers in recognition of the level of experience and qualification achieved.

To qualify as an Incorporated aerospace engineer, individuals should:

    * have an accredited Bachelors degree in engineering or technology; or an HNC/HND or a Foundation degree in engineering or technology plus appropriate further learning to Bachelor degree level

    * complete a period of initial professional development, including practical training and professional engineering experience

    * successfully pass a professional review, which includes an interview

    * gain membership of an appropriate engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council (ECUK).

The IET offers awards to help women who are studying for Incorporated engineer qualifications.

To qualify as a Chartered aeronautical engineer, individuals should:

    * have an accredited MEng degree; or an accredited Bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology plus appropriate further learning to Masters level

    * complete a period of initial professional development, which includes formal and informal training and professional engineering experience

    * successfully pass a professional review with an interview

    * gain membership of an appropriate engineering institution, licensed by ECUK.