Job prospects and Career options - Aeronautical Engineer's

You can't imagine a world, quite frankly,without a safe and secure aviation system. And so our job is to really focus on that, and what we need to do to keep it safe and secure. - Janet Napolitano


An aeronautic engineer is the individual who is responsible for the design, building and science of aircraft. Both aeronautical and astronautical engineering are branches of aerospace engineering.

        Aeronautical Engineers work with one of the most technologically advanced branches of engineering. The main thrust in this area is on design and development of aircraft's to space and satellite research. Jobs are available with the national, international, public and private Airline Services as well as aircraft manufacturing units. 

        Job opportunities for an Aeronautical Engineer in India, lies with various airlines like Air India, Indian Airlines, private airlines and government owned air service and aircraft manufacturers like the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), National Aerospace Lab. (NAL), Aeronautical Development Establishment, Civil Aviation Department etc. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) & Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) also happen to be two major employers.  

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that aeronautic engineers needed the below traits:

• Skills in math and physical science
• Mechanical and technical skills
• Writing and business knowledge
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work well with others

Initially, candidates begin work as graduate engineer trainees or junior Engineers. Keeping in view their performance, academic background and aptitude, they are placed for training in the aircraft maintenance/overhaul or support section. On completion of training they are placed as assistant aircraft engineers or assistant technical officers. They have to clear departmental examinations for further promotions.