Nancy
Does an Aerospace engineer figure out how planes can be made better? What classes should I take for this career I want to be part of?
I joined a STEM program last month and we created robots, I thought it was create. Then during break there was a aerospace information table. I just love how they work with planes. I also love traveling in planes. I also got interested in this field when my friends dad came to my school to talk about his job. #aerospace-engineering #aerospace #planes
1 answer
Skyler LaBuff
Skyler’s Answer
Welcome to Career Village Nancy!
For your first question, the answer is yes for folks working in the aeronautical side of aerospace engineering. They design, build, and improve aircraft.
The short answer to your second question is to take any and all physics and math classes at the most advanced level you have available to you! You'll need all of it in any engineering degree and being ahead and being prepared is always recommended. In my case, I was also able to take AP courses and test out of some freshman courses, and you might be able to take some community college courses near you in your senior year in order to get ahead and be prepared for the transition to university.
Engineering programs are hard and challenging, there is no way around that, so do EVERYTHING you can while in high school to expand your knowledge and experience in physics and math. You will thank yourself later.
I hope this helps!
Skyler