Aerospace engineering is about the design, test, build and maintenance of planes, spacecrafts and satellites. On a day to day basis aerospace engineers may develop navigation, communication or weapon systems, using mathematical, scientific and engineering principles to design, repair and improve air and spacecraft component parts, facilities, materials, safety regulations and manufacturing processes and so much more.

Aerospace engineering broadly focuses on the research, design, development, maintenance and testing of equipment that is designed for flight in the air and in space. This covers a broad area that is constantly growing but can include:

• civil and military aircraft

• missiles

• satellites

• space vehicles

• weapons systems.

The main routes to get into this role are :

• University course- there are many different degrees you could undertake a degree in many different areas. 

•  Apprenticeships- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming an aerospace engineer. 

• Direct applications- you can apply for aerospace engineering jobs directly if you've got qualifications and experience.

Many aerospace companies offer graduate training schemes in engineering which require entry at Level 6, this can be achieved by completing a university degree or a degree apprenticeship.

Degrees and degree apprenticeships are available in aeronautical or aerospace engineering, but employers may accept other relevant subjects such as mathematics or physics. Check job adverts for specific requirements but an engineering, numerical or scientific degree or degree apprenticeship is usually required.

You could undertake a degree in various fields to support a career in aerospace engineer. These could include:

• Electrical engineering

• Electronic engineering

• Mechanical engineering

• Manufacturing engineering 

• Product engineering 

• Physics

• Applied physics 

• Software engineering 

• Mathematics

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There are some companies who offer degree apprenticeships in aerospace engineering which will support you gaining a degree whilst undertaking direct work experience in this field.  Some of these degree apprenticeships include:

• Level 6 aerospace engineering

• Level 6 electro mechanical engineering

• Level 6 material science 

• Level 7 material process engineering

• Level 7 power and propulsion gas turbine engineer 

This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in aerospace engineering. 

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/?Keywords=aerospace+engineering&radialtown=&LocationId=&RadialLocation=5

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

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