Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction and science of aircrafts and space crafts. As aircrafts are subject to severe conditions such as fluctuating atmospheric pressure, and temperature, structural loads applied upon components, earth’s thrust etc. Aerospace engineering is the convergence of several disciplines such as aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, materials science, structural analysis and manufacturing.
These technologies are collectively known as aerospace engineering. The complexity of aerospace engineering is addressed by a team of engineers, each specializing in their own branches of science and collectively working on the challenges this field has to offer.
Aviation can be divided into 2 types:
1. Civil Aviation 2. Defence Aviation
Although aeronautical engineering focuses on systems that operate in aircrafts and aerospace engineering focuses on the spacecrafts, the job prospects for both fields are interrelated. The Indian aerospace industry is not as big as that of Europe or the United States. In India, opportunities exist in government agencies such as the Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd., Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), National Aeronautics Lab (NAL) and various research and defence labs. Most of the government agencies and companies employ a range of professionals in this field. These companies not only demand aerospace, mechanical and electrical engineers, but they also need engineers, scientists, and technicians from a variety of specialties, such as, aerodynamics and fluid dynamics; propulsion, guidance, navigation and control, aircraft structures and materials, mechanical design, electronics weapons systems and flight control, communications, systems engineering, software engineering, computer engineering and so on
You could also work for airlines like Air India, Indian (Indian Airlines), Jet Airways, etc. Opportunities also exist in civil aviation departments as well as the Indian Air Force. Engineers working with civil departments are popularly known as 'Civilian Aerospace Engineers'. They usually work in the aircraft manufacturing industry of the specific civil department. As in the military, civilian aerospace engineers may specialise in one type of aerospace product such as aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles. They may also specialise in other engineering specialties such as product design, testing, or production research. Their employment is totally subjected to their speciality.
Earning prospects:
If you get into an airline as a fresher, you can work as a trainee aerospace engineer which will fetch you more than Rs 25,000 per month. You can earn around Rs. 15,000 in research organisations, aircraft developing and manufacturing organisations, but your salary graph would climb up as you gain experience and it can go up to as much as Rs. 80,000 per month. In addition, you will be entitled to all the perks enjoyed by a government employee.
Apart from various aeronautical firms in India which employ engineers for development and maintenance of aircraft parts, aeronautical engineers can also kick off their career as an astronaut. To be an astronaut you need to specialise in Aeronautical/ Aerospace engineering. Organisations like NASA and ISRO will offer you alluring salaries.
You could also work for airlines like Air India, Indian (Indian Airlines), Jet Airways, etc. Opportunities also exist in civil aviation departments as well as the Indian Air Force. Engineers working with civil departments are popularly known as 'Civilian Aerospace Engineers'. They usually work in the aircraft manufacturing industry of the specific civil department. As in the military, civilian aerospace engineers may specialise in one type of aerospace product such as aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles. They may also specialise in other engineering specialties such as product design, testing, or production research. Their employment is totally subjected to their speciality.
Earning prospects:
If you get into an airline as a fresher, you can work as a trainee aerospace engineer which will fetch you more than Rs 25,000 per month. You can earn around Rs. 15,000 in research organisations, aircraft developing and manufacturing organisations, but your salary graph would climb up as you gain experience and it can go up to as much as Rs. 80,000 per month. In addition, you will be entitled to all the perks enjoyed by a government employee.
Apart from various aeronautical firms in India which employ engineers for development and maintenance of aircraft parts, aeronautical engineers can also kick off their career as an astronaut. To be an astronaut you need to specialise in Aeronautical/ Aerospace engineering. Organisations like NASA and ISRO will offer you alluring salaries.
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