Aeronautical Engineering : Job Prospects & Career Options
Aeronautical Engineers work with one of the most technologically advanced
branches of engineering. The main thrust in this area is on design and
development of aircrafts to space and satellite research. Jobs are available
with the national, international, public and private Airline Services
as well as aircraft-manufacturing units.
Job opportunities for an Aeronautical Engineer in India, lies with various
airlines like Air India, Indian Airlines, Helicopter Corporation
of India and flying clubs, private airlines and government owned air service
and aircraft manufacturers like the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) with
its factories at Bangalore, Nashik, Koraput, Kanpur etc. Defense Research
and Development Laboratories, National Aeronautical Lab (NAL), Aeronautical
Development Establishment, Civil Aviation Department etc. The Defence
services and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) also happen to
be two major employers.
Initially, candidates begin work as graduate engineer trainees or junior
Engineers. Keeping in view their performance, academic background and
aptitude, they are placed for training in the aircraft maintenance/overhaul
or support section. On completion of training they are placed as assistant
aircraft engineers or assistant technical officers. They have to clear
departmental examinations for further promotions. They may advance
to administrative or executive positions or become consultants. Aeronautical
engineers are assisted by aircraft mechanics in maintenance of aircraft
frame, engine, electrical system and other ancillary fittings.
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