Aeronautical Engineering: Scope, jobs, prospects, Skills required

Aeronautical engineering is one of the most popular career option for those students who want to make their career into airplanes, space shuttles, jumbo jets and other similar exciting stuff. Aeronautical engineering deals with all the technical details and mechanisms behind all flying bodies.  Nowadays, Aeronautical engineers are needed in all sorts of areas such as Aircraft manufacturing units, space stations and many more important places.

Aeronautical engineering degree helps you equip knowledge on the complex design and development of these high flying machines.    
It deals with the aerodynamic and mechanical aspects of these machines and systems.

This field also deals with navigation systems, radars and other communication networks.

What would you do as an Aeronautical Engineer?

Aeronautical engineers work in aircraft manufacturing units, space stations etc.., and their work majorly involves-
design and development of aircraft parts,testing new aerodynamic and aviation systems, quality management and improvement
maintenance. Aeronautical engineers utilize their technical know-how in designing high end vehicles for automobile industry, locomotives (super fast trains / sky buses) and swift water transportations (speed boats, hover-crafts etc.,).

Aeronautical engineers are also involved in huge super mega structures (sky-scrapers) that have to withstand changing air pressure at high altitudes.

Career prospects

With every day new air routes being connected the airline industry needs qualified technical engineers to develop and maintain their growing fleet of aircrafts.

With the country on the top radar of satellite technology, aviation engineers are in demand to meet this state of the art technological field with increase usage of navigation systems etc.,

Opportunities are open for students in top international aviation companies – government and private airlines, and organizations involved in military and space programs like IAF, ISRO and NASA etc.,

Aeronautical engineering students can find jobs in –
Aviation industry (private and public airlines)
Satellite and Space research organizations (ISRO, NASA etc.,)
Defence (Military – Air Force)
Automobile and fast-moving locomotive industries

 

Skillset required

This field of engineering is technically demanding and challenging.

Along with strong mathematical base, student should also have a creative and analytical mind.

Students are also required to be physically fit, esp. who opt to work for defence.

All the basic skills required for a successful engineer is discussed in the main article (see here).

Topics covered in your curriculum?

Aeronautical engineering curriculum covers the following major topics:-

  • Mathematics
  • Fluids and solids
  • Thermodynamics
  • Avionics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Control  systems

Eligibility, Entrance Exams and Institutes

The minimum requirement to become an aeronautical engineer is a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in aeronautical engineering.

Optionally, students can take up any of the following engineering field and choose aeronautics as their specialization for their masters / higher studies.
Mechanical engineering (highly recommended)
Electronics engineering
Electrical engineering

Alternatively students can also opt for AMAESI / AeSI (The Associate Membership examination of the Aeronautical Society of India). This four year course, recognized by the Government of India, is equivalent to Bachelor’s Engineering Degree (B.E.). For more information go to www.aesi.com

Advise

Since this field emphasizes a lot on creativity, a sound academic background coupled with a passion to learn and pursue this highly technical field of engineering, will result in you achieving great success in your career.

So aeronautical engineering will certainly be a promising career option as  btech branch if you have that flair for Flying, Flights and Flying machines.

103 Replies to “Aeronautical Engineering: Scope, jobs, prospects, Skills required”

  2. i am doing b.tech with mechanical and i am i 2nd year . i want to become an aeronautical engg.what should for this?
    and through which exam i can select in aeronautical engg.

  4. i have cleared by ssc exam and i want to do my carrier in aeronautical engg. please suggest which are the colleges & which subject i have to select

  6. hello sir/mam i am doing my bachelor of aeronautical engineering my aim is to work in indian air force but my fate played in my life my eye power is -4
    if any problem for my selection in indian air force……………..

  8. aurora’s scientific and technological institute……….

    need  aeronautical faculty….
    for details contact:91+841-5200040

  9. sir iam 2nd year student ece.i have interest to join in IAF but i don have any idea what to do if u tel me the procedure i ll follow you so please help me.

  20. excuse me athu r an final year in aeronautical engineering? I want some doubt to b satisfied? I'm studying in 12th? my nxt yr is college plan? which college is best for aeronautical? u r studying in which college.

  21. excuse me athu r an final year in aeronautical engineering? I want some doubt to b satisfied? I'm studying in 12th? my nxt yr is college plan? which college is best for aeronautical? u r studying in which college.

  22. excuse me athu r an final year in aeronautical engineering? I want some doubt to b satisfied? I'm studying in 12th? my nxt yr is college plan? which college is best for aeronautical? u r studying in which college.

  23. excuse me athu r an final year in aeronautical engineering? I want some doubt to b satisfied? I'm studying in 12th? my nxt yr is college plan? which college is best for aeronautical? u r studying in which college.

  24. excuse me athu r an final year in aeronautical engineering? I want some doubt to b satisfied? I'm studying in 12th? my nxt yr is college plan? which college is best for aeronautical? u r studying in which college.

  25. excuse me athu r an final year in aeronautical engineering? I want some doubt to b satisfied? I'm studying in 12th? my nxt yr is college plan? which college is best for aeronautical? u r studying in which college.

  31. okay i have just entered into my 11th grade…. i have a great passion on flying machines.. all i want is a great career and to achieve something…. and can i please know abt d pay tat an aeronautical engineer will normally get??

  32. Could uh plz say meh does eye prob effect aeronautics nd how much marks are required in 11 nd 12 class nd fee in australia per semester

  33. Could uh plz say meh does eye prob effect aeronautics nd how much marks are required in 11 nd 12 class nd fee in australia per semester

  34. Could uh plz say meh does eye prob effect aeronautics nd how much marks are required in 11 nd 12 class nd fee in australia per semester

  35. dude dont take aero..!!! if u are that much interested take mech and do me in aero. and if u got sm1 in company offering aero job then never mind the above statement. best aero college is IIT ,PEC(punjab ),MIT(anna univ).. in south its hindustan (private)and satyabhama (private)..

  36. dude dont take aero..!!! if u are that much interested take mech and do me in aero. and if u got sm1 in company offering aero job then never mind the above statement. best aero college is IIT ,PEC(punjab ),MIT(anna univ).. in south its hindustan (private)and satyabhama (private)..

  37. dude dont take aero..!!! if u are that much interested take mech and do me in aero. and if u got sm1 in company offering aero job then never mind the above statement. best aero college is IIT ,PEC(punjab ),MIT(anna univ).. in south its hindustan (private)and satyabhama (private)..

  41. you can look on nasa site for there job prospects. Isro design engineer , stress analysis, quality control,aerodynamics , aircraft technicial in airforce etc .
    you can also look for job in HAL or NAL .. if u studied cad etc software you can go in deisgn field ..

  42. you can look on nasa site for there job prospects. Isro design engineer , stress analysis, quality control,aerodynamics , aircraft technicial in airforce etc .
    you can also look for job in HAL or NAL .. if u studied cad etc software you can go in deisgn field ..

  43. you can look on nasa site for there job prospects. Isro design engineer , stress analysis, quality control,aerodynamics , aircraft technicial in airforce etc .
    you can also look for job in HAL or NAL .. if u studied cad etc software you can go in deisgn field ..

  47. I have interest in aeronautics..could I join in this course.its valid or not?

  56. Hi I am now studying in 11th and I have interest in aeronautics can you tell me some colleges in south and scope of this course.

  77. I wants to apply for a college of aeronautical engineering in ojhar but i don’t know about that. Plz suggest me about how to take admission & what is about my future after this career? I had completed HSC board exam.

  78. Completed BE aeronautical with 73% n may 2013, also diploma n electronics engineering can someone suggest job n research field or other job offers in aeronautics, have interest n teaching

  85. Neeraj Jerauld hai i want to know wheather the aeronautics studies have scope or not
    i heard that aeronautics field is totally down
    please rep;y to me about its status
    and tell me about hindustan .is it good1?

  86. Neeraj Jerauld hai i want to know wheather the aeronautics studies have scope or not
    i heard that aeronautics field is totally down
    please rep;y to me about its status
    and tell me about hindustan .is it good1?

  87. Neeraj Jerauld hai i want to know wheather the aeronautics studies have scope or not
    i heard that aeronautics field is totally down
    please rep;y to me about its status
    and tell me about hindustan .is it good1?

  100. Me too suffering without any jobs… I think it's waste of my time.. But wat to do.. My fate… Many company's asking references.. It's bulshit… Now what u r dng..?

  101. Me too suffering without any jobs… I think it's waste of my time.. But wat to do.. My fate… Many company's asking references.. It's bulshit… Now what u r dng..?

  102. Me too suffering without any jobs… I think it's waste of my time.. But wat to do.. My fate… Many company's asking references.. It's bulshit… Now what u r dng..?