Aerospace Engineer
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: EngineerFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be an engineer, including aerospace engineering. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for engineer types.
Careers in AviationIf you love to fly, you might find the career information at this site to be really interesting. Click on the high school tab to be taken to information on preparing for college, and you will find a quick reference guide to aviation careers across all disciplines. Access “career options” and “engineering” to learn about the multiple roles at aircraft manufacturers that aerospace engineers may play. Discover how to apply for scholarships and what you might consider as a high school student preparing to pursue a career in this field.
Princeton Review: Aerospace EngineerLearn about the daily life of aerospace engineers and their work on aircraft, spacecraft, design, and production. This is a rigorous educational path to follow, but you can find out all about it and related careers at this page. Additional information on potential earnings, facts and figures, useful college majors to pursue, and internships are offered.
Occupational Titles
Aerospace Engineer
Aerodynamicist
Aerodynamics Analyst
Aerodynamics Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer
Aeronautical Project Engineer
Aeronautical Test Engineer
Aeronautical-Design Engineer
Aeronautical-Research Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace Stress Engineer
Aircraft Design Engineer
Aircraft Designer
Aircraft Stress Analyst
Airplane Designer
Aviation Consultant
Design Analyst
Designer
Dynamicist
Engineer
Engineer, Aerodynamics
Engineer, Aeronautical
Engineer, Aerospace
Engineer, Aircraft
Engineer, Aircraft Instrument
Engineer, Airplane
Engineer, Astronautical
Engineer, Aviation
Engineer, Chief
Engineer, Design
Engineer, Field Service
Engineer, Flight
Engineer, Flight Test
Engineer, Helicopter
Engineer, Propeller
Engineer, Propulsion
Engineer, Stress
Engineer, Supersonic
Engineer, Test
Engineer, Test Facility
Engineer, Thermodynamics
Engineer, Transonic
Engineer, Vibration
Engineer, Weight
Engineer, Wind Tunnel
Field-Service Engineer
Flight Analyst
Flight Dynamicist
Flight Systems Test Engineer
Master Lay Out Specialist
Physical Aerodynamicist
Rocket Scientist
Stress Analyst
Structural Analysis Engineer
Structures Engineer
Test Analyst
Thermodynamicist
Value Engineer
Accredited Academic Programs
Accreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologyYou will find an organization at this site that tells you all about accredited programs in engineering. Click on the program finder link to be taken to a list of engineering programs, which you can search by region, discipline, or state.
Princeton Review: College Majors, Aerospace EngineerIf you are interested in a career in aerospace engineering, check out this list of majors—any of which could be useful in entering this field. Click on “applied physics,” “aviation,” or “engineering design” to access college listings and their academic programs.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Aerospace EngineerThe median hourly rate by years of experience as an aerospace engineer is shown at this page, with additional information on salary according to employer type or city of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsShare a story and read others’ stories of how they became interested in the industry. You can join this organization as a student member, and receive your first year of true professional membership free. This forum for aerospace leadership provides industry news and a site just for students, where you will find details on design competitions, scholarship, student branches, a student journal, and information on internships and fellowships.
American Society for Engineering EducationConferences, publications, and educational information are all available from this organization, where you can access workshops on engineering and education for school students. Prism is the organization’s award-winning publication, available on the publications tab, and covers engineering education in the U.S. College profiles and stats, as well as professional journals are here, too.
Federal Aviation AdministrationThis is an essential site for anyone thinking of entering the aviation industry. Here, you will find a wide a variety of resources about the airline industry, including reviews of all aircraft, airports and traffic safety, education, and research. Find out what the top requested information is, and connect to airport status, jobs at the FAA, and videos featuring news and highlights from the airline industry and government regulation of it.
Junior Engineering Technical SocietyExplore engineering as a profession at this page, with links to what engineers do, a newsletter, and a special page for students. Go to the student link, and you look at the endless possibilities in this field. A tool at the site, called “ASSESS,” will help you discover your strengths and guide you to the engineering discipline that is right for you. The Pre-engineering Times newsletter is just for students, as well as videos, career profiles, and national academic competition information. Other opportunities are available so that you can experience an engineering career firsthand.
National Society of Professional EngineersResources at this page include details on licensure, education, ethics in the field of engineering, employment, an online magazine, and a job board.
Job Opportunity Sources
Careers and InternshipsAt this page, you will find opportunities specifically for students and entry-level positions in engineering. The links here will take you to Engineering Central, Engineer.net, and many other opportunities to find your dream job.
Engineer.net: Aerospace Engineering JobsBrowse the postings at this page to learn about job opportunities across the U.S. for private aviation companies. A link to regional newspapers will help you sort through a greater number of entry level positions, too.
Federal Aviation Administration: JobsA major employer of aerospace engineers and related professionals, the FAA offers this search tool for jobs, application forms, details on career opportunities, and information about various occupations. Click on “aerospace engineer” and take a look at a basic position description from the FAA to assist in completion of your resume. You can also learn more about the types of skills needed, or find contact information to learn more.
NASA JobsEmployment in the nation’s space program is the focus of this page, dedicated to providing applicant information, opportunity listings, and other information, including benefits, pay, and diversity. Find out more about what it is like to work for NASA, or click on student opportunities to access tips and tools for those seeking NASA employment.
Licensing & Certification
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and SurveyingEngineering and surveying licensing boards are the members of this organization. You can find out about exam registration if this is your field, study materials, news, and updates to entering the path of professional licensure for engineering.
Professional Engineering LicensureLicensing as a professional engineer is the focus of this page, which informs about the path to the appropriate testing process and how to get fully licensed in this field. Get your questions answered about interstate licensing and find career profiles of several engineers.
Publications
Aerospace AmericaAerospace America lets you access a table of contents from the home page, and read about industry insights, systems, software, engineering, and career opportunities without any registration process. Feature articles may include such topics as “spaceports” or discussion of roaming the moon in the 21st century.
Aviation Week and Space TechnologySpecial reports and departments for commercial aviation, defense, and space are all found at this online magazine. Go to the video section to view Aviation Week’s video library, or take a look at eight additional publications in aviation and aerospace posted at this site. An industry search tool lets you sift through results from news, companies, products, and the Internet in one location, while a career tool lets you browse industry jobs.
Journal of Spacecraft and RocketsA professional journal of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, this publication offers access to the first page of all its articles at this site. Additional journal links are available, including those in rocket science and other aerospace science journals.
NASA Tech BriefsGet the latest engineering solutions from technology leaders at this page, dedicated to providing inside information to the design and manufacturing engineering community. Focus on tech briefs, a who’s who in the field, or look at white papers, an insider’s blog, media, and events.
PE, The Professional Engineers’ MagazineFind cover stories right here and access to free selected articles from the magazine for professional engineers. You can make your voice heard by finding out more about the JETS program from the Junior Engineering Technical Society. Site navigation at the left leads you to ethics, employment, interest groups, and plenty of other departments.
Online Forums & Blogs
Aviation Week BlogsThe blogs at this page take you to posts and the ability to comment on commercial aviation, defense, space, and technology discussions. You can also access industry jobs, information on conferences, and the site’s online community.
Aviation Week CommunityCome to this online community of specialists in aviation mechanics and technology to stay informed and connected to those with similar interests. Here, you’ll find the ability to create your own profile and find blogs, videos, images, photos, and new forums and groups.
Engineering and BlogThis is a biweekly blog that looks at developments in the field of engineering as it relates to the real world. You will find discussions that focus on engineering as it merges with the economy, politics, society, and education, and get a very good idea of the national interest in engineering in a changing world. You can also view related YouTube videos.
Go Engineering BlogThis electronic newsletter/blog tells you about the growing role of engineering in higher education, with news, events, and engineering outreach programs. The blog link in the middle of the page is a high school engineering information center and has archives dating back several years.
Career Videos
Aviation Week Video LibraryPerform a video search here, or look at the channel navigator to learn about commercial aviation, defense, space, or business vehicles that you might work on and improve.
Careers in Aviation VideoGo on a journey through aviation technology at this page, posted by the Careers in Aviation organization.
ISeek: Aerospace EngineerFind out about the work of aerospace engineers, including design, construction, and testing, as well as the evaluation of new equipment on environmental and performance levels. A variety of specializations for aerospace engineers are available. Hear about them at this video, or access related information on skill and education needed, wages, jobs, and certifications.
YouTube: Aerospace EngineerWatch an introduction to aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering at this page. To enter this profession, you may need expertise in one of several areas and have a very high level of skill and education. Learn about private aviation and government work, and how a person is able to perform the job well. If you have an aptitude for problem-solving, you may want to hear more about this rewarding career choice.
