Career questions tagged aerospace
If I have many options in mind to study,what can I do to choose the best one?
I am in grade 8, some of my options are medicine, bussiness,biology,chemistry,space things ect.
How can effectively using time management improve college and career life?
I’m a senior in high school who will be attending Georgia Institute of Technology as an Aerospace Engineering major, and I want to learn effective time management skills that will help me succeed in my major and future career.#Spring26
How can I gain hands-on experience across multiple areas in aviation maintenance, such as avionics and sheet metal, when workplaces tend to compartmentalize roles?
I currently have a job lined up at a local airport for when I graduate this October with my associate degree and A&P license. While working, I’ll also be continuing toward a bachelor’s degree online. I’ll be entering the field with limited experience—about a year as an assistant mechanic—and I want to explore different specialties and gain as much knowledge as possible before settling into the path that fits me best. The challenge is that my current job is very small, with only a few workers. I’m grateful for the opportunity and enjoy working with my coworkers, but the scope is limited. All of the work is on small fixed-wing aircraft, and they never handle larger repairs or composite type works. I’d like to expand beyond that and gain experience in other areas of aviation maintenance. I understand that it’s difficult to get exposure to everything, especially since many workplaces prioritize efficiency over well-rounded training. Still, I believe that building a broad foundation early on will help me better understand aircraft systems, troubleshoot more effectively, and ultimately choose the specialty that fits me best. Any advice on how to gain that kind of broad experience early in my career would be greatly appreciated!
How Do I Make Myself Stand Out in a Competitive Field?
How do I make myself stand out as an aspiring aerospace engineer and astronaut? The field is one of the most competitive and I really want to make my mark in my university and career as someone who took intiative and showed interest in their field. I know clubs, extracurriculars and programs are a good start, but I really want to do and be more.
What was your engineering internship experience like?
I'm a senior in high school who is going to be studying aerospace and mechanical engineering after this summer. I definitely plan to do some internships and get real experience when I can, like over the summer while I'm in college. My question for those engineers who did internships is what was that entire experience like? Where did you work, what was the schedule like, what kind of real experience did you get, etc. And, if you could do anything better when it comes to getting real experience, would you do anything differently?
How do you balance taking advantage of opportunities in college without overcommitting yourself?
Throughout high school I consistently overcommitted myself to a plethora of diverse activities like robotics, marching band, and theater. How do I help ensure I'm able to prioritize personal health and success at a university that has such abundant oppurtunity?
Characteristics that helped future success in Aerospace Engineering?
What are some characteristics or interests that you had in high school or childhood that you think contributed to success in the field of aerospace and/or engineering today?
What HBCU's should I look at for the high quality education in the Aviation field? Should I go to college and flight school or just go to flight school?
My overall carrer goal is to become an airline pilot for airlines like JetBlue or Aircanada, But I also want to go to college to experience an HBCU and the college experience itself. What HBCU's have the highest quality of education in their aviation degree programs. I would like to know so that I can compete for hire when the time comes.
Has anyone completed or heard of the "Space Engineering" program at York University?
I am considering this program, (https://lassonde.yorku.ca/academics/space-engineering) and I am wondering what kind of job outcomes or outlook it has.
What is the best way to stand out?
I want to become an engineer for Rolls Royce but, being such a large company, what is the best way to mark myself for success? I know that I can pursue this dream, but how should I let companies and employers know that I can? I appreciate any help. Thanks!
What are subjects to review in order to ensure that im ready for Aerospace engineering?
Im currently in my senior year of highschool and will be attending Penn state in the Fall semester for aerospace engineering, i've never been too great at math at least i feel im not where i want to be, but im prepared to study and get tutors to ensure that im capable for my degree.
Weak in math but dream of becoming an aerospace engineer - where do I start??
I’m currently an AS Level student who wants to pursue aerospace engineering. I never took math seriously until I realized this year that I wanted to enter the field. Since then, I’ve started learning everything I can that’s relevant — reading books on aerospace engineering (such as Introduction to Flight), studying essential programming languages (MATLAB, Python, C++), and experimenting with Arduino projects. I’m doing well in my other STEM subjects (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry), but my weak foundation in mathematics has been a constant concern. I understand that aerospace engineering involves a lot of advanced math, and I want to strengthen this area to prepare for the future.
what's is like being an aerospace engineer?
I need to know the ins and outs of the field, what people in the field do, what skills and education I need, I also want to know the down sides of the job
What is the best educanton for an aviation maintenance technician?
I am planning on a career in aviation repair and maintenance.
How do aerospace engineers apply principles of materials science to develop lightweight and durable aircraft components?
My name is Anthony I am in 8th grade and I’m am curious as to how aerospace engineers apply science to create well made space/aircraft
What advice is there for majoring in aerospace engineering?
I’m a senior in high school wanting to major in aerospace engineering in college.
What was the most challenging part of becoming a female aerospace engineer How did you deal with these challenges? #Spring25?
I'm a female senior in highschool hoping to go into the aerospace industry.
Which is more hireable: A double BA in physics and math, or a BS in physics?
do employers actually value well-rounded candidates, or do they just want specialists?
Should I take aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering Are they stable for job opportunities in near future? What can be the pros and cons of these majors??
I'm a highschool junior who is curious about engineering majors. I want to be clear about the pros and cons of engineering majors. It's really stresses me out. But really, thanks for all the response !
which career path can i follow?
At school I take Physics, Chem, Computer Applications and Engineering Graphics and Design.
How useful is the StandOut Connect Program?
I'm currently a high school junior and I got accepted to StandOut Connect's 2025 Summer Cohort program. Tuition is a hefty $2,950, but you're guaranteed an internship after the program is over for mentors such as alumni from Ivy League/top schools. As someone interested in aerospace engineering, and is not a U.S. Citizen, I figured this would be a great opportunity to gain experience as I'm not eligible to apply to NASA internships. This program is stated to have an 11% acceptance rate, but I'm not sure if it's worth it for college applications for how much needed to pay.
What would be the salary of a First Captain of a regional airliner? What would the promotion growth be for a pilot of airlines like Jetblue, Southwest, or American Airlines?
I am a high school freshman and I am interested in becoming an airline pilot as my career. I would like to know the salary, and promotion growth of a First Captain on a regional airliner.
What roles can a student with business analytics knowledge and with background of Aerospace engineering get into in an Automotive company?
Job roles tips, and how to apply and get those?
What major should I apply with?
Hi, I'm in 11th grade and I am unsure on what major path to follow. Im conflicted between computer science and accounting. I am more determined to achieve success in my future job and am not sure which will provide the most support. Throughout high schoolI have mostly focused on CS. Im not CRAZY about it I do enjoy it. Accounting on the other hand I just did some research and it seemed intriguing and the jobs looked promising. How do I know what majors to aply for colleges? Because some will be difficult than others. Im also open doing another major like Aerospace
Where should I email or contact for engineering internships or shadowing in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
I am a 10th-grade student very invested in STEM, primarily engineering passion. I am a part of the Vex Robotics program and was to find anyone I could shadow to explore my passions further. I am extremely interested in aerospace engineering and have difficulty finding anyone of that genre in my area. A business or even specific people would be very helpful! Thank you!
What advice would you give to a high school junior looking to find an internship in their field of interest?
I'm currently an 11th grader in Texas, and it's been tough for me to find an internship relating to my field of interest (aerospace engineering). Although I have gotten recommendations from sources/connections, applying for them has been tough for me because most require me to be a U.S. Citizen (i.e. NASA). I'm currently in the PLTW Principles of Engineering class and plan on taking PLTW Aerospace Engineering and PLTW Engineering Design & Development next year. I want to apply the skills I've learned in my classes to real-life experiences but not sure what resources would help me achieve this.
what,how and why will i be successful in becoming an aeronautical engineer?
what,how and why will i be successful in becoming an aeronautical engineer?
what, how and why will i get into college to study my dream course aeronautical engineering?
what, how and why will i get into college to study my dream course aeronautical engineering?