Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace engineers research develop and design aircraft, spacecraft and their components.
About this Career
Average Salary
£40,094New workers start at around £24,172. Normal pay is £40,094 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £60,313
Annual Openings
33Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Analyses test data; undertakes research and advises on all aspects of aircraft, spacecraft and their systems.
- Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
- Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in aerospace engineering.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 85% |
| Mathematics | 85% |
| Science | 84% |
| Monitoring | 81% |
| Active Learning | 79% |
| Critical Thinking | 78% |
| Active Listening | 77% |
| Writing | 75% |
| Speaking | 74% |
| Learning Strategies | 50% |