Engeneer for aircrafts?

Marielle Hedeiros: you have to study either a mechanical engineering course(for B1 license) or electrical/elctronics engineering course(for B2). Then you apply for apprenticeship training at an EASA 147 approved organization(this would involve theoretical, ojt's and license review). This would take around 24 months including the license exam. Then expect at least 8 weeks type training(ground engineer's course) plus 6-months(ojt) per aircraft type. Total of 32 months for the license and one aircraft type alone(excluding the university). Per additional a/c type, add at least 8-weeks type course training plus 6 months ojt on a/c type. This is painfully longer than training to become a pilot and the pay is not as good. As for Aviophage the a/c engineer that I mentioned here is not flight engineer nor aerospace or aircraft designer type of engineer. Aviophage if you still remember the aircraft technical log book that you sign before each flight, it has several columns in there! namely defect, rectification, CRS and Release for flight columns. I'm the type of engineer that issues the CRS on the rectification column after I fixed the aircraft defect and damages done by the pilots. I also affix my approval stamp and signature on the Aircraft Released for Flight before YOU sign the Acceptance column. My license and approval were not science fiction or out of this galaxy because I'm listed on HKCAD roster of engineers and my type ratings are all listed on my license. The reason I gave the detailed length from license to type course so that the ASKER can weighed his option properly, as this job is not for the faint hearted. the 6month ojt per a/c type is a requirement of EASA145,EASA147 organization before their QA can give the type rating and endorsed the applicants license to the Civil Aviation Authority. And for your further info, I'm not retired but still in active duty....Show more

Tory Clapper: if you want to engeneer for aircraft you have ! to study but be very skilled. i know this beceause i want to b! e in the R A F.

Garry Ohmen: The answer with all the details and the list of licenses he holds is total science fiction. Out of another galaxy.You could mean two things:If you want to be an aeronautical engineer and design/build airplanes, you will need a degree in aeronautical engineering. A Master's degree is better, and if you go into the field, most employers will expect you to be working on your Master's or PhD when you are hired.Engineers in the aircraft industry are also found in all the other disciplines. Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Chemical, Aeromedical, and other engineering areas all work together for the aircraft manufacturers to advance the technology in each new generation of aircraft.If you mean you want to be a Flight Engineer, you should be advised the Flight Engineer is a career position that is disappearing in the computer age. There are still quite a few airplanes in use by airlines and air cargo carriers that use flight engineers, but ! in most newer airplanes computer perform the activities the flight engineer used to be responsible for.I will get some argument on this, but the truth is flight engineers are commercial, and usually ATP pilots working their way up to First Officer and then Captain. For many years the FE's seat was the entrance to the flight deck and then you went to the right seat.By the time you have your ATP, there will be very few FEs left. But the answer is basically that you train as a professional pilot, with all the ratings and hours, and start applying to the airlines and freighters. If you want to do that, just go to the nearest airport that has a flight service where flight training is offered, and talk with the instructors about what you need.You will also need a 4-year college degree to break into that field....Show more