By: David Austad

 Test, design, make aircraft, spacecraft, weapons  Use CAD programs  Lots work NASA, Department of Defense.  Usually specializes certain aircraft or weapon. (careers.org)

 Useful high school courses include: 1. Computer Applications 2. Computer-Assisted Design 3. Computer Science 4. Keyboarding 5. Probability and or Statistics (AZCISinfo.org)

 usually have Bachelor’s Degree, some Master’s  Most 4 years of college education  Many major in mechanical engineering  Required college course include: 1. Aerospace Structures and Design 2. Flight Mechanics 3. Aerodynamics 4. Propulsion 5. Basic Science Classes 6. Math (careers.org)

 Internships included with 4 year programs.  two years on-the-job training.  military usually doesn’t provide training (careers.org)

 The wages are good.  wages Arizona from $87,530 to $120,290  benefits good, typical benefits full time:  A retirement plan  Medical insurance  Sick leave  Paid vacation days (AZCISinfor.org)

 Creativity, designing, efficient.  Uses a lot of analytical thinking.  Solve problems, create, improve, great job.  Interesting subjects, aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons (careers.org)

 Sometimes exposed loud noises long time.  requires be detail oriented, small measurements  It has strict weekly deadlines.  Decisions have huge impact, co-workers, company. (careers.org)

 Can design UCAV’s  Unmanned combat arial vehicles  Work for military or private business  Make more at private business (careers.org)

 Outlook is moderate in AZ  High overall outlook  NASA public funding shut down  Private business take over  More job opportunities (Careersonestop.org)

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