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Careers in Aerospace and Aeronautical Overview: Aerospace engineers research, design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, jets and aerospace systems. They also supervise the construction, testing, evaluation, installation, operation, and maintenance of these products. Those who work with aircraft are called aeronautical engineers, and those working specifically with spacecraft are astronautic/aerospace engineer. Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defence systems, and space exploration, often specializing in areas such as structural design, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, or production methods. Aeronautical electronic engineers specialise in the maintenance of instruments, electrical and electronic equipment, navigation, and radar communication. Flight engineers make pre-flight inspections and are responsible for the efficient performance of the aircraft during flight. They diagnose and deal with any systems failures, manage repairs, report any defects to maintenance and later check that they have been dealt with. The programme in the aero engineering provides student a comprehensive understanding about the principle of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion, structural mechanics, flight control, design, production and testing of aero and space technology. Area of Specialisation: Structural Design and Analysis Guidance and Control Propulsion Spacecraft Design and Applications Aerospace Vehicle Design Aero electronic Aero mechanics and technologies Area of Study: Aerodynamics is the study of how air flows around the airplane. By studying the way air flows around the plane the engineers can define the shape of the plane. The wings, the tail, and the main body all affect the way the air will move around the plane. Propulsion is the study of how to design an engine that will provide the thrust that is needed for a plane to take off and fly through the air. The engine provides the power for the airplane. The study of propulsion is what leads the engineers determine the right kind of engine and the right amount of power that a plane will need. Materials and Structures is the study of what materials are to be used on the plane and in the engine and how those materials make the plane strong enough to fly effectively. The choice of materials that are used to make the fuselage wings, tail and engine will affect the strength and stability of the plane. Many airplane materials are now made out of composites, materials that are stronger than most metals and are lightweight. Stability and Control is the study of how to control the speed, direction, altitude and other conditions that affect how a plane flies. The engineers design the controls that are needed in order to fly and instruments are provided for the pilot in the cockpit of the plane. The pilot uses these instruments to control the stability of the plane during flight. Avionics of an aircraft involve the development, production and use of electronic equipment for the control of the aircraft. Avionics involve electronics that are used onboard for piloting an aircraft. Avionics systems enable interaction with aircraft systems including navigation, communication and flight control. Study Route: Educational Institutions: Department of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad http://www.ist.edu.pk BE in Aerospace Engineering– 4 years ME in Aerospace Engineering Specialisation: a. Structural Design and Analysis b. Guidance and Control c. Propulsion d. Spacecraft Design and Applications e. Aerospace Vehicle Design PAF Institute of Aviation Technology, Karachi Bachelors of Technology Specialisation:  a. Aero electronics b. Aero mechanics and technologies National University of Science and Technology, College of Aeronautical Engineering, Rawalpindi   http://www.nust.edu.pk Bachelors in Aviation Mechanics– 4 years Bachelors in Avionic Electronic Engineering– 4 years MS in Avionics – 18 months Specialisation a. Electronics b. Communication and Control System MS in Aerospace Engineering—18 months Specialisation: a.  Structure design b. Aerospace Propulsion c.  Aerodynamics / CFD   Working Condition: Regular work hour with limited travelling. The amount of Stress experienced working as an aerospace/ aeronautical engineer very high compared to any other job. Aeronautical / Aerospace engineers work in and around aircraft in workshops or on the flight line. If they work on air force bases, they may receive postings throughout Pakistan. Potential Employer: Airline companies Aircraft manufacturers Air transport carriers Government sector (Civil Aviation Department ) Defence sector (Pakistan Air force) Educational institutions Career Prospects: Aerodynamics Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Aircraft Assemblers and Inspector Aircraft Instrument Mechanics and Inspectors Industrial Engineering Technologist Flight Engineer and Instructor Avionics Engineer Professor  Go to Back / Go to Next / Go to Main