Those jobs aren’t all for one type of person either – all sorts of skills and personalities are needed for the aerospace industry. So, what job would best suit you? Here are some ideas to get you thinking.
Designing, building and maintaining aircraft - along with the design and build of satellites and space vehicles - takes thousands of people doing many different types of jobs.
The aerospace and space industries are waiting for you
Designing, building and maintaining aircraft takes thousands of people doing many different types of jobs.
Those jobs aren’t all for one type of person either – all sorts of skills and personalities are needed for the aerospace industry. So, what job would best suit you? Here are some ideas to get you thinking.
The aerospace industry is waiting for you
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AYRSHIRE
Scotland's home of aerospace and space
Ayrshire has a superb history in aerospace going back over 100 years.
But it’s also got an amazing future.
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What they say
I just knew I wanted to do something hands-on. I went to university for a year doing Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics and I really liked the subject but I felt there was too much studying with no practical work. This is my dream position.
It’s very practical, and everyone here is really supportive of you developing your hand skills and gaining qualifications. You’re also 100% guaranteed a job as a Technician on completion.
I have always wanted to be an engineer as my Grandad worked for various aerospace companies and was my inspiration. I also heard there were good opportunities for women.
Aerospace is probably the biggest industry in the area. It’s advancing as well, bringing in the use of composites. It’s only going to get bigger and better. Putting academic skills and your hand skills together, if you like to be doing manual work, it’s probably the best thing to get into.
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