How To Become An Aeronautical Engineer In India!

Have you heard of Aeronautical Engineering? Are you looking to opt for it as a career option? Before you make your decision, read on to know if the course is right for you.

Aeronautical Engineering is a popular engineering branch. It attracts students interested in aeroplanes and their mechanisms. An Aeronautical Engineer's main job is to devise aircraft and propulsion systems. However, with time, the engineer is given many more responsibilities. Your gender doesn't matter in this career option. It is ideal for males, females and other genders.

Engineering in aeronautics has a vast syllabus. It requires a lot of hard work. However, it is rewarding as it leads to a job with a good salary. Job opportunities are available in defence services and the aviation industry. The average salary of an aeronautical engineer is around INR 6 lakhs or more. The more experienced one is, the more their salary grows. You can even find Indian Aeronautical officers in NASA.

Here is everything you need to know to become an Aeronautical Engineer:

• Courses in aeronautics train candidates for jobs in the field of aerospace and aviation.
• Aeronautical Engineering courses are available at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels.
• The average cost of a UG programme is around Rs 1 Lakh per year. A PG programme costs around Rs 2 Lakh per year. A Diploma course in aeronautics costs around Rs 60,000-1,00,000 annually.
• These courses help candidates become air traffic controllers and maintenance technicians. They get hands-on experience in aircraft manufacturing, mechanics, and engineering.
• Aeronautical Engineering is a technical skill. It requires professionals with sharp observation and good calculative skills.

The following criterion needs to be fulfilled in order to get into an Aeronautical Engineering Course:

• Students must have studied both physics and mathematics in school.
• Candidates must have scored a minimum of 70-75% marks in class 12 PCM.
• Candidates' JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores are considered for admission.
• Those who have an Aircraft maintenance engineering diploma can acquire degrees too. They need to clear the exams of the Aeronautical Society of India.
• Candidates must have completed their Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Only then will they secure admission to Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes.
• GATE scores are accepted for a Master's degree in many institutions. These include IITs, IISc, and Science research institutions.

As an Aeronautical Engineer, you can opt for these three specialised jobs:

1. Flight Engineers

2. Aeronautical Electric Engineers

3. Aeronautic Mechanical Engineers

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