Aerospace Industry-What is it like?

[MicroHeli-Nut]

Are there any aerospace engineers, aircraft technicians, aircraft maintenance crew, and people working in the aerospace industry here who can share about what your work is like?

I have only known and spoken to some of the airline pilots here and rotary winged specialists here... Would like to know more about the industry from the worker's point of view.

It definitely is interesting....

But what are the working hours like?
What's working with specialists in the aerospace industry like?
Prospects?
Competition?


Thanks!

[vintcs]

are you thinking of becoming a engineer or a technician? working shifts is definitely and timing wise will depend on operation requirement.

if u thinking of working as engineer, u will need to go through training in order to get the licence to be able to certify aircraft work. (like driving licence)

this is a very specialised job and i do see lot of potential and competition in the upcoming low budget airlines coming up.

[MicroHeli-Nut]

also had interest in the industry...

Thinking of getting into an aerospace related line.

NOt sure whether I should redo another basic bachelor's degree in Aerospace with the money i saved up...

My original Bsc is in Sciences... It seems I cant really do a Masters in Aerospace ( like a dream)

I've been to the NTU facilities at their School of Aerospace. Not sure what else...



Also what are the possibilities of getting into the UAV industry?

[foxkilo]

Are you referring to engineer/technical position for degree holder?

It's just like any other engineering job, i.e. pay on the lower side (compared to peers in other industries), slow advancement, long hours (especially for tech support / service jobs).

Only worth it if you like to be close to airplanes every day, and hopefully, sometimes the bonus is good when industry is doing well.

If you want to be in r&d (UAV??), it could be better - but i have no direct experience with this specific area. Your only option here is to go into defence-related, like dsta or st aero.

[MicroHeli-Nut]

Oh.. so that's called r & d. Yup. interested. Thanks. Will go look that up as well.

[foxkilo]

It's too bad singapore has no aircraft design and manufacturing jobs available of the type similar to airbus or boeing. That would be interesting, and engineers could really develop specialised knowledge in areas like structural design, or aerodynamics.

The aviation industry here is solely focused on maintenance and repair jobs. And service / support for commercial airlines.

I think there is light at the end of the tunnel though, as Rolls Royce is opening some kind of manufacturing capability in Seletar aerospace park. But the design and creation (of new engines) job is still overseas!

[MicroHeli-Nut]

So if I dont mind being posted overseas it's fine? I will go look for the other aerospace companies. hopefully can find something that has normal working hours....lol

[baby_zyklon]

B.Eng in aerospace is not really that important. Rather than a B.Eng, I would think a m.sc might help you more. The aerospace industry in terms of engineering is just like any other industry, you need mechanical, materials, electrical...etc etc. Anyway, IMO, the knowledge you will gain from a B.Eng(aero) is probably too fundamental to have any practical usage in the industry.

From what I understand, many of the big names usually only take in second upper and above with a colourful resume. Some have up to 4 years bond.

[MicroHeli-Nut]

thanks!