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Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace engineers research develop and design aircraft, spacecraft and their components.
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£66,263
Average salary
New workers start around £42,261.82. Normal pay is £66,263 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £100,169.77.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Analyses test data; undertakes research and advises on all aspects of aircraft, spacecraft and their systems.
- Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
- Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in aerospace engineering.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
85
Mathematics
85
Science
84
Monitoring
81
Active Learning
79
Critical Thinking
78
Active Listening
77
Writing
75
Speaking
74
Learning Strategies
50
