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What kind of field do i need to work to be a airline engineer?
What education works better in this area?
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Juan,
While in high school, the core courses to take are math (Algebra, Geometry and Calculus), science (Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy), English and Communication. In college, one will focus on earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aviation or Aeronautical Engineering. During training to become an Airline Engineer, one will need to earn a commercial pilot's license and a flight engineer (FE) license. Both of these licenses are certified through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With the commercial pilot's license, some requirements include at least 250 hours of flying experience; flight logbook from an authorized flight instructor and cross country daytime and/or nighttime flights. With the flight engineer (FE) license, some requirements include at least 1,500 hours or three years of flying experience; 21 years old; an administered exam; and a medical certification by an Aviation Medical Examiner.
According to U.S. News & World Report, here are some of the Best Aerospace Engineering Programs in the United States:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- California Institute of Technology
- Stanford University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Purdue University (West Lafayette)
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
- Texas A&M University (College Station)
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/aerospace-rankings
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
When considering a flight school program, several things need to be researched:
- The flight school is approved and has accreditation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Reputation: Flight training program reviews will need to be considered from alumni and current students.
- Track Record: Flight training programs are checked for high rates for graduation as well as safety.
- Financial assistance is available for the flight training program.
- Fleet: What type of aircraft will be used for flight training?
- Location: Is the flight school located at a small or large airport?
Here is the website for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to research more information:
https://www.faa.gov/
Best wishes for your education and future career as an Airline Engineer!
While in high school, the core courses to take are math (Algebra, Geometry and Calculus), science (Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy), English and Communication. In college, one will focus on earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aviation or Aeronautical Engineering. During training to become an Airline Engineer, one will need to earn a commercial pilot's license and a flight engineer (FE) license. Both of these licenses are certified through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With the commercial pilot's license, some requirements include at least 250 hours of flying experience; flight logbook from an authorized flight instructor and cross country daytime and/or nighttime flights. With the flight engineer (FE) license, some requirements include at least 1,500 hours or three years of flying experience; 21 years old; an administered exam; and a medical certification by an Aviation Medical Examiner.
According to U.S. News & World Report, here are some of the Best Aerospace Engineering Programs in the United States:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- California Institute of Technology
- Stanford University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Purdue University (West Lafayette)
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
- Texas A&M University (College Station)
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/aerospace-rankings
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
When considering a flight school program, several things need to be researched:
- The flight school is approved and has accreditation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Reputation: Flight training program reviews will need to be considered from alumni and current students.
- Track Record: Flight training programs are checked for high rates for graduation as well as safety.
- Financial assistance is available for the flight training program.
- Fleet: What type of aircraft will be used for flight training?
- Location: Is the flight school located at a small or large airport?
Here is the website for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to research more information:
https://www.faa.gov/
Best wishes for your education and future career as an Airline Engineer!
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Ehab’s Answer
It will depend on what you want to do in that field. Most engineering fields will work here, like structural , aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer science. I was an aerospace engineering student my first year of University, but then I decided to switch out to electrical engineering. The reason I switched out is that electrical engineering is broader and can apply to many career options, including aerospace.
As a next step, you might want to schedule visits with a local college to talk to the engineering school dean and get some additional information about the different engineering options they have to see if they have the major you're interested in. Also, showing interest with the college by talking to their admission people can go a long way to helping you get into the school if you meet their requirements, but have that personal relationship.
As a next step, you might want to schedule visits with a local college to talk to the engineering school dean and get some additional information about the different engineering options they have to see if they have the major you're interested in. Also, showing interest with the college by talking to their admission people can go a long way to helping you get into the school if you meet their requirements, but have that personal relationship.
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Peter’s Answer
To the list of first-rate Aeronautical Engineering Departments, I would add the University of Washington. In addition to being an excellent school in this Field, you have the unique advantage of interacting with Boeing which employs tens of thousands of engineers in the lovely Puget Sound Area.