1. Aerospace Engineering and Related Careers

2. Aerospace Engineering Design and manufacture of aircraft –Atmosphere-based –Space-based 55,000+ employed in US Starting = $39 k Fifth year = $72 k 10-15 year = $90 k

3. Aviation Industry Aviation degree Business and economics Logistics of industry Pilot Federal regulator Aviation law

4. Pilot Commercial pilot –Flight instructor –Commercial pilot Corporate aircraft Cargo Passenger Military Typical career paths –Military-trained –College degree –Private pilot to commercial

5. Aerospace Technicians Avionics Mechanical Electronics

6. Aerospace-Related Engineering Automotive Airfoils for wind turbine Air flow and cooling

7. Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Training No previous experience –Under 31 years old –Apply through the FAA website –Initial qualification training Terminal option (37 days) En route option (62 days) –Continued apprentice training

8. Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Training Air Traffic Collegiate Initiative Program –College and university degreeCollege and university degree Two to four year non-engineering aviation degree –Bypass air traffic basics course (first 5 weeks initial qualification) –More broad aviation education

9. Military All branches of military –Air Force –Navy –Army –National Guard Aviator Support –Electronics –Mechanical –Administration Research ATC UAV-related

10. Paramilitary NASA Coast Guard Police Aviator Support –Electronics –Administration –Mechanical

11. NASA Astronaut Launch support Research –Flight –Human physiology –Remote systems

12. Defense and Government Contracting Military aircraft development Missile Satellite Space vehicles

13. Aerospace Engineering Career 71,600 aerospace engineers in 2008 Projected to grow by 10% through 2018 Many are close to retirement AE salaries in 2008 –Average salary for all $92,520 –Average start salary $56,311 As a group, engineers earn some of the highest average starting salaries among those holding bachelor's degrees

14. Project: Future Professional Me Envision yourself as an aerospace professional 10 years from now A national news organization has decided to profile successful technical professionals Prepare a 3-5 minute interview Prepare an advertisement

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