Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering- Sky isn’t the limit

The recently discovered personality Shivkar Bapuji Talpade an Indian argued to have constructed and flown the first aircraft or the much documented account of Wright Brothers or the early conceptual sketch of Leanado Da Vinci to the modern sophistication of the jet planes, missiles and spacecrafts fascinates you, Aeronautical Engineering is your take.

 Aeronautical Engineering does have a wide scope of growth that lies ahead of you with a lot of challenges if you want to pursue as an Aeronautical Engineer. It is a specialized field of study, but there is a lot of diversity that encompasses within this field. After you being tagged as an Aeronautical Engineer you can be part of the aviation industry, in the space exploration and also working with defense systems and you become specialized in the designing, the construction, the development, the testing, the operations and also the maintenance both in the commercial aircraft to the missiles in the military space extending to satellites of the outer space spectrum. This branch of engineering uses the science of propulsion and aerodynamics

Do you have it in you 

A unique blend of science and creativity, this field of study requires you to be alert with an eye for details having a true mastery of mathematics and physics. An analytical skill and a creative approach to solving problems, Aeronautical Engineering is all about team work and flexibility and a compromising spirit. You have to update yourself with the latest information technology and be responsible enough to be accountable to the organization you will work with. Communication skills help you to hone your prospect with report writing skills, explaining the complex engineering terms to a layman. The job requires both manual, technical as well as mechanical aptitude.

How good is the prospect

 A highly valued profession and a prestigious profession, Aeronautical Engineers are currently in high demand. Yes, with the Indian aerospace on a rapid progress of growth employed lies with organizations like ISRO, DRDO, HAL etc. There are areas of opportunities in the emerging global airlines planning their own maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in India. But if you want to fly to the other side of the world working abroad, you can get associated with NASA or aerospace giants Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, etc

 Wings to fly high

 At the beginning of the career aeronautic graduates usually gets the opportunity to work as a junior engineer or as an engineering trainee. The recruitment of the candidates depends on the performance, their academic background and the performance either as a support staff or for the maintenance of the aircraft. A trainee can expect from Rs.15,000 per month to Rs.25,000 depending on the organizations. After the successful completion of the trainee you secure yourself as an assistant technical officer or an assistant aircraft engineer. If on the first go someone gets a private airlines offer the candidate can fetch around Rs.40,000 initially with later extends to Rs.80,000 to Rs.1,20,000 within a few years.