Aerospace Engineering

By: Nareg Haladjian

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineering is divided into two groups: Aeronautical Engineering and Aerospace (Astronautical) Engineering.

Aeronautical Engineering used to be a standalone field, but soon aircraft operating outside of the earth’s atmosphere began to appear.

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineers focus on aircrafts that are inside of the earth’s atmosphere. These aircrafts include commercial/cargo jets, turboprops, military jets, etc.

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineers work on the aerodynamics of the plane, as well as the control surfaces (elevator, pitch, yaw, trim, flaps, etc.)

Aerospace engineers do not work on the entire plane. Each factory is set to work on a specific part of the plane, which then get shipped to a manufacturer (Boeing, Airbus, etc.) to be put together.

Aerospace Engineering

Aeronautical (astronomical) engineers work on aircraft that are outside of the earth’s solar system. These include satellites, shuttles, etc.

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineer Average Salary:

$84,000

Aeronautical Engineer Salaries (Tarzana):

Starting: $233,511

Average: $283,549

Highest: $333,587