https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr Made with a taste for adventure en-us 2018-04-18 15:40:35 UTC 2026-02-16 08:33:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253069423 The job of an aerospace engineer is very important. In order to perform their many duties they are required to have a multitude of specialized skills. Aerospace engineers are responsible for designing aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. They also direct the testing of these products to ensure safety and to meet the expectations of the customer. That is not all, aerospace engineers also have to identify and correct malfunctions in products. Most aerospace engineers specialize in one of two categories:
1) Aeronautical Engineer: These deal with aircraft and how they work inside the Earth’s atmosphere.
2) Astronautical Engineer: These deal with spacecraft and satellites and how they operate inside and outside the Earth’s atmosphere.]]> 2018-04-18 15:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253069423 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253072786 In order to become an aerospace engineer you must obtain at least a bachelor’s  of science degree. However, a higher paying salary is obtained by those who have a master’s or doctorate degree. Once you have earned your bachelor's degree there are multiple certification tests that must be passed to be acknowledged as an engineer. The first test, the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, can be taken immediately after earning your bachelor’s degree. Once you pass this exam you are known as an Engineer in Training (EiT). After gaining experience as an EiT you can take the second test, the Principals and Practice of Engineering. Passing this test will allow an EiT to become a full-fledged Engineer. However, if you want to become a Professional Engineer (PE), you must pass a third test, the Professional Engineering exam.]]> 2018-04-18 16:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253072786 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253074209 The average salary of an aerospace engineer is $113,030 as of May 2017. The actual salary of an aerospace engineer depends upon their experience and skill. An engineers salary could be lower than $70,840 if they are inexperienced, but could also be higher than $162,110. This is quite high in comparison to other jobs, even among other engineers. The average salary of people in  non-engineering jobs is $37,690 which is significantly lower. Even non- aerospace engineers earn over $50,000 more than non-engineering professionals with an average salary of $92,220. This amount is still over $20,000 less than the average salary of an aerospace engineer. In conclusion, aerospace engineers earn a lot of money.]]> 2018-04-18 16:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253074209 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253082680 By obtaining a job at NASA, an aerospace engineer is entitled to many different benefits.

- Financial and Job Security
- Pay Increases For Experience and Longevity 
- Choice of Health Benefit Plans
- FEGLI Life Insurance
- NEBA Life and Travel Insurance
- Annual Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Social Security Coverage
- Medicare Coverage

These are just some of the benefits one would receive by becoming an aerospace engineer for NASA.]]> 2018-04-18 16:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253082680 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253492014 Below are some professional organizations available to aerospace engineers.

- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): This is the largest professional organization for aerospace engineers in the world.
- SAE International: This organization helps its members keep up to date on the latest technological breakthroughs in specific fields.
- Sigma Gamma Tau: This is an honor society for students studying in the field of aerospace engineering.]]> 2018-04-19 15:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253492014 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253501516 Imagine I am an aerospace engineer, I will walk you through a typical day in my occupation. On a normal day I wake up at 6:30 in the morning to get ready for work. I put on my black slacks and button up shirt to stay within the business casual dress code held at NASA. After dressing, I make sure to have a hearty breakfast so that I can take on the day. Then I drive to work and arrive before 8:00. On some days I have to come in at 5:00 in the morning to get a head start on a big project being worked on, but I don't have to do that today. Once I arrive I go to my desk and sit at my computer in order to start working. In the past aerospace engineers had to work in NASA's warehouses but with the technology of our age the designing performed is now all electronic. Then I get to work. I have a lot of work that needs to be done today. I need to design a new product for the next satellite launch. I need to make sure the project my team of technicians is working on passes the proper safety inspections, and I have to go to a meeting for all the engineers to discuss our next project. This is all before lunch. Once I get back from lunch, I will be spending most of my time looking at malfunctioning products. I have to determine what is wrong with them, why it went wrong, and how to correct it. Normally I would go home around 5:00, but tonight I have to stay late in order to run a test flight of a newly completed product. 

It is fairly common for aerospace engineers to have multiple projects at the same time. This can cause them to have to go in early or stay late in order to finish all of their work. This is some insight into the daily life of an aerospace engineer.]]> 2018-04-19 16:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/253501516 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255298283 2018-04-25 15:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255298283 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480265 2018-04-26 01:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480265 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480431 2018-04-26 01:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480431 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480598 2018-04-26 01:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480598 grangera2 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480683 2018-04-26 01:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255480683 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255481344 2018-04-26 01:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255481344 https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255481428 2018-04-26 01:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/grangera2/u6vjfwavx9wr/wish/255481428