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Aeronautical Engineering By: Emily Mullinax
Aeronautical engineering is the study of how things fly in the earth’s atmosphere and the knowledge and design and build of aircraft carriers and missiles'. Aeronautical engineering encompasses an extremely broad range of areas, including the research and development, testing, assembly, and maintenance of aircraft and missiles and their parts. • Video What is it?
High School Preparation • Math ( algebra, geometry, calculus), Science(physics, and physical science), and computer sciences. • College Training • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctorate degrees and internships, specific technical electives (aerodynamics) • Training toward a Career • Minimum of bachelor’s degree, employment in aircraft engineering or armed forces. Training Requirements
Conducting research on production materials, analyzing structural integrity of frameworks, designing guidance systems, coordinating test flights, ability to work in a team atmosphere. Occupational Duties
2010 median pay $97,480 per year and $46.86 per hour • A compensation study found that average annual pay among all aerospace engineers range from $61,379 to $145,832. Compensation
Internships are offered after you get your licensing and requirements for this career. Employment Prospects