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Aerospace Engineer
Alternative Titles:
Aeronautical Engineer
Aerospace engineers perform and supervise design,
development, manufacture and maintenance work on all types of
flight vehicles, including military and civilian aeroplanes,
helicopters, missiles, launch vehicles, spacecraft and
satellites and control and guidance systems.
Aerospace engineers may perform the following tasks:
- plan and design aircraft, aircraft parts and support
equipment by preparing drawings and making mathematical
calculations, often aided by computer systems
- design modifications to systems such as fuel or
airconditioning and outline installation procedures
- conduct tests to measure the performance of an aircraft
or part, or to make sure that design specifications and
airworthiness requirements are met
- supervise the assembly of airframes and the installation
of engines, instruments and other equipment, e.g. when
installing extra fuel tanks, decide where the tanks are to
be placed and check that the support structure of the
aircraft is strong enough to carry the extra weight
- investigate failed engines or other aviation components
- develop procedures for the repair of aviation components
- work out and manage schedules for repairs and
maintenance
- assess mechanical systems, flight characteristics and
aircraft performance
- participate in flight test programs to measure take-off
distances, rate of climb, stall speeds, manoeuvrability and
landing capacities
- evaluate new and used aircraft and advise the potential
purchaser
- if working for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, make
sure of the airworthiness of Australian aircraft by
assessing the manufacturer's information and the aircraft's
structure, electrical and avionics instruments and power
plants.
In Australia, the majority of aerospace engineering work
involves aircraft modification and assessment of damage.
However, there is also a significant industry engaged in
manufacture under licence.
Required Skills - Aerospace Engineer
- enjoy technical and engineering work
- analytical and problem-solving ability
- good oral and written communication skills
- practical and creative
- able to work without supervision
- able to accept responsibility
- able to work as part of a team
- normal colour vision may be required
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