A carrer in aerospace as scientist or engineer requires four to seven years of college study following high school. A bachelor's degree with four years of study is the minimum necessary to enter this field. Colleges and univerties also offer graduate programs where students can obtain master's and doctoral degrees. The masters program usually takes two years , while an additional two to four years are needed to earn a doctorate.A starting position as an engineer , mathematician , physical scientist or life scientist requires a bachelor's degree. (A master's and/or doctoral degree is highly desirable in life sciences.) Some examples of engineering degrees required for aerospace technology are : eletrical/eletronics , aerospace and mechanical. Other types of bachelor's degrees that may lead to aerospace carreers are : physics , chemistry , geology , meteorology , mathematics , experimental , psychology and biology.Engineering technicians typically earn a two year Associate of Science degree.Some many continue for two additional years and obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering technology. Others may earn a bachelor's degree in engineering or one of the physical sciences. A few complete a five year apprenticeship program offered at some NASA field centers.
How Do You Know If You Want an Aerospace Career?
If you think you'd interested in a career in aerospace technology , check your potential for sucess by answering these questions:
Do you enjoy maths and science?
Do you have an inquistive and searching mind?
Are you interested in knowing what makes things work?
Do you like to solve problems and puzzles?
Do you like to create things?
Do you enjoy learning?
Do you enjoy working with the computers?
Do you like to build things?
Are you prepared to study hard and do homework?
Do you achieve good grades?
If you’ve answered "yes" to most of these questions , you may want to consider an aerospace career.
How To Prepare For An Aerospace Career Now
Education is a critical requirement. What are your favourite subjects? Maths and Science are the basis for an aerospace technology career. Decisions you make in school can effect your career possibilities. Some of the recommended high school courses are: