Aerospace engineer, Kaipūhanga rererangi, tuarangi hoki
Also known as
- Aeronautical design engineer, aeronautical engineer, propulsion engineer
Aerospace engineers oversee all engineering aspects of the design, construction and testing of aircraft, satellites and spacecraft.
Your pay could be
$58K
Lower
$81K to $141K
Most common
$175K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1-3 years
Aerospace engineers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, at airports, and aircraft workshops or hangars
- may travel nationally and internationally
- need to be creative and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- oversee design, construction and testing of aircraft
- check design plans and create models
- test how well aircraft systems work
- find and fix aircraft problems
- design tools for aircraft repair and maintenance
- check aircraft parts for safety
- set rules for aircraft design
- keep records of designs and tests
- give technical advice on aircraft rules
- work with experts to improve aircraft
Investigative
Practical
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an aerospace engineer.
You need
- a Bachelor of Engineering OR to do an apprenticeship in aeronautical engineering or similar
You may need
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in aerospace engineering or similar area
- licensing or certification from the Civil Aviation Authority
- experience in similar work
- to be a chartered professional engineer with Engineering New Zealand
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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