By: David Austad
Dec 31, 2015
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
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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
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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
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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
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Outlook is moderate in AZ High overall outlook NASA public funding shut down Private business take over More job opportunities (Careersonestop.org)