Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical engineering is one of the most challenging fields of engineering with a wide scope of growth. This field deals with the development of new technology in the field of aviation, space exploration and defence systems. It is concerned with the designing, construction, development, testing, operation and maintenance of both commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft and their components as well as satellites and missiles. As this field of engineering involves designing and manufacturing of very high technology systems, the job requires technical as well as mechanical aptitude. The areas of specialisation include structural design, navigation guidance and control systems, instrumentation and communication, production methods or it can be a particular product such as military aircraft, passenger plans, helicopters, satellites, rockets etc. There are various career options after completion of aeronautical engineering. One can opt for a role as scientist or technician. The scientist usually works in one of three places I.e. industrial research and development, private and government labs and academic research. Scientists are required for the discovery of new products and processes or to broaden the field of Science by deriving or clarifying theories and concepts to be used by others. One can also work as an engineer. Engineers can opt for various roles such as manufacturing, flight research, materials and processes, designing and so on. An individual also has an option to join Indian space research organisation or NASA. Indian space research organisation is involved in designing and launching of satellites, space applications, satellite communication, remote sensing, meteorology and oceanography. ISRO provides best growth opportunities in the form of on the job training, fellowship, hi-tech atmosphere etc. To aeronautical engineers to develop unique skills. NASA is the world's topmost space research organizations, NASA. There are many opportunities for those who are willing to shape their career abroad and have immense interest in space exploration programmes. Aeronautical engineers get opportunities to work as astronauts at NASA. Apart from NASA and ISRO various public and private airlines, Helicopter Corporation of India, Aircraft companies, military and defence departments, aeronautic companies and space equipment and aircraft design organizations hire aeronautical engineers.