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Aeronautical engineer: Typical employers/vacancy sources

Typical employers

Typical employers include:

• aircraft and aircraft component manufacturing companies;
• the armed forces, including the Army , the Royal Navy , and the Royal Air Force (RAF) (UK citizenship and security clearance required);
• government research agencies such as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) , the Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)  ;
• the further and higher education sectors;
• regulators such as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ;
• airline operators.

Aeronautical engineers are also employed by original equipment manufacturers, including airframe manufacturers, as well as large companies that specialise in aircraft systems. These companies are supported by smaller niche companies that focus on particular capabilities.

Aeronautical engineers are employed in civil aviation by airlines and airfreight operators. There is also a growing market for maintenance, repair and overhaul of military and commercial aircraft. Many engineers choose to undertake sub-contract work, giving them the opportunity to experience work in different companies and countries.

Sources of vacancies

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• New Scientist
• Engineering and Technology Jobs
• Flight International
• Professional Engineering
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES)
• Aerospace International
• The Aeronautical Journal
• Prospects Directory
• national press.

The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) Directory provides details of companies and their locations. There are a number of recruitment agencies dedicated to the engineering/aerospace industry.

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AGCAS

Written by Helen Reed, The Nottingham Trent University

Last updated:

June 2008

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