Aeronautical Engineering : Introduction
Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering is one of the most challenging
fields of engineering with a wide scope for growth. This field deals with
the development of new technology in the field of aviation, space exploration
and defence systems. It specialises in the designing, construction, development,
testing, operation and maintenance of both commercial and military aircraft,
spacecrafts and their components as well as satellites and missiles.
As Aerospace engineering involves design and manufacture of very high
technology systems, the job requires manual, technical as well as mechanical
aptitude. Aeronautical engineer's 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. One
needs to be alert, have an eye for detail and should have a high level
of mathematical precision to be successful.
The specialisations includes in areas like structural design, navigational
guidance and control systems, instrumentation and communication or production
methods or it can be in a particular product such as military aircrafts,
passenger planes, helicopters, satellites, rockets etc. Engineers may
work in areas like design, development, maintenance as well as in the
managerial and teaching posts in institutes. They find a very good demand
in airlines, aircraft manufacturing units, air turbine production plants
or design development programmes for the aviation industry. Aerospace
environment is sophisticated with rewarding career opportunities involving
leading-edge technology.
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