By: David Austad

Test, design, make aircraft, spacecraft, weapons

Use CAD programs Lots work NASA, Department of

Defense. Usually specializes certain

aircraft or weapon.(careers.org)

Useful high school courses include:1. Computer Applications2. Computer-Assisted Design3. Computer Science4. Keyboarding5. Probability and or Statistics

(AZCISinfo.org)

usually have Bachelor’s Degree, some Master’s

Most 4 years of college education Many major in mechanical engineering Required college course include:

1. Aerospace Structures and Design2. Flight Mechanics3. Aerodynamics4. Propulsion5. Basic Science Classes6. Math (careers.org)

Internships included with 4 year programs.

two years on-the-job training. military usually doesn’t provide training

(careers.org)

The wages are good. wages Arizona from $87,530 to

$120,290 benefits good, typical benefits full time:

A retirement planMedical insuranceSick leavePaid vacation days

(AZCISinfor.org)

Creativity, designing, efficient. Uses a lot of analytical thinking. Solve problems, create, improve, great

job. Interesting subjects, aircraft, spacecraft,

and weapons (careers.org)

Sometimes exposed loud noises long time.

requires be detail oriented, small measurements

It has strict weekly deadlines. Decisions have huge impact, co-

workers, company. (careers.org)

Can design UCAV’s Unmanned combat arial vehicles Work for military or private business Make more at private business

(careers.org)

Outlook is moderate in AZ High overall outlook NASA public funding shut down Private business take over More job opportunities (Careersonestop.org)

AZCISintocareers.org. 1971-2011 University of Oregon. Web. 10 Aug. 2012.

Careeronestop.org. 2012 State of Minnesota Web. 10 Aug. 2012.

Careers.org. 1995-2012. Web. 10 Aug. 2012.