Feature: Aerospace engineering and its future in Bangladesh

We often hear a person of average or limited intelligence is sarcastically described as, ''no rocket scientist.'' The joke has been around for decades since the America public first became acquainted with NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) in 1958. The newly formed government organization was a clear response to the Cold War, and when the USSR launched the first satellite (Sputnik) later that year, the space race began in earnest.

Aerospace Engineering is a very exciting field. Aerospace Engineering offers a number of benefits. Aerospace Engineering Benefits include,
• You can design and work on Airplanes, Fighter jets, Space shuttle, rockets, space launch vehicles, race cars, Jet engines, helicopters, space stations, and lunar probes, interplanetary probes, rovers, Landers and many more.
• You would have the personal enjoyment and satisfaction to see something that you built fly in front of you.
• Since, Aerospace Engineering is a specialized field so aerospace engineers are often paid better than other fields like Mechanical Engineering.
• Aerospace Engineers are able to work on projects of national defense and important. Aerospace Engineers can work on national space programs which are a symbol of pride for any engineer.
• The title of calling yourself a “Rocket scientist”. Aerospace engineers are rocket scientists working on rocket systems, rocketry and propulsion also.
• Challenging and exciting jobs including great research problems and constant problem solving to build products safer, cheaper and faster.

An aerospace engineer and an aeronautical engineer are mostly taught the same curriculum at the university but certain differences in courses do exist. Like courses like space propulsion, orbital mechanics, attitude determination and control systems, satellite and space systems are not part of aeronautical engineering curriculum. Furthermore, aeronautical engineering is also more closely related to aviation.

If you wish to design and work on airplanes or helicopter or in aviation then aeronautical engineering is good but if you wish to work on airplanes, helicopters, aviation and in rocketry, space shuttles and space station then aerospace engineering is better. Aerospace engineer has a wider array of opportunities than an aeronautical engineering in governmental and defense jobs where major work is being done on space programs.

Aeronautical Engineering is a sub-branch of Aerospace Engineering. Aerospace Engineering is the science and engineering of flying vehicles operating within and outside of the earth’s atmosphere while Aeronautical engineering is the science and engineering of flying vehicles operating within the Earth’s atmosphere only like aircrafts.

In order to understand the difference looks at the definition of Aerospace and Aeronautics. Aerospace is a broader science including aeronautics and astronautics and is the study of flying vehicles operating within and outside of the earth’s atmosphere. Aeronautics is the study of flying vehicles operating within the earth atmosphere.

If you are like who would like to make space shuttles, airplanes, rockets and missiles then you should look to become an Aerospace engineer. If you are a freshman in high school looking to become an Aerospace engineer in future you should focus on mathematics and physics. You should learn these subjects better and get a grasp and understanding of them. Normally, advance mathematics courses are taught in Aerospace Engineering like Calculus, Differential Equations and many more but it this stage you should learn the fundamental concepts and understanding of mathematics. Secondly, the other subject that would help you along the way would be Physics. Try to focus on getting a better understanding of different concepts of Physics. This set and done, this should help you in your courses when you study aerospace engineering at a university. In the mean time, you can use the internet to learn more about aerospace. You can also join an RC Airplane clubs. Flying RC Airplanes and building them is great fun and in the way you would learn much about airplanes and this knowledge would help you in better appreciation of the science in Aerospace engineering when you study aerospace in the university.

Getting a doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering would do you no good if you wish to become an astronaut. Building space-shuttles and space stations is different from flying them. If you wish to build space-shuttle and space station you should get a doctorate degree or master level degree in Aerospace engineering.

But if you wish to become an astronaut you need to join the Airforce. Normally, astronauts are chosen from the Airforce. Then NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) in US, RKA (Russian Federal space agency) in Russia, CNSA (Chinese National Space Administration) in China trains them for the mission. Astronauts, Cosmonauts and Tikonauts are trained by there respective organizations. Sometimes, engineers also go to space to the space station and become astronaut in the process. They definitely have a doctorate degree but normally go into space only for experiments that are to be conducted there. These are known as specialists. But, you still have to be super medically fit, flight ready and flight capable before you can expect to go into space. Another way to become an astronaut is that if you have large amounts of money say millions of dollars you can go to the International Space station as a space tourist and you can call yourself an astronaut then.

Mathematics courses like Calculus-1, Calculus-2, Differential Equations, PDE’s, Numerical Methods, Probability and Random Variables and Linear Algebra are part of Aerospace engineering curriculum.

You can expect to have great deal of usage of mathematics in Aerospace Engineering. Today most computer systems can do the necessary mathematics involved in the problem solving but if you still have to have a good understanding of what’s going on behind the computer screen to be a judge of the result of the mathematical calculation. Work on Calculus-1 and Calculus-2 courses specially. If you can do them great rest is a breeze and you won’t feel that mathematics of Aerospace engineering is tough.

To be a good aerospace engineer you need to be good in math’s and physics. Some courses involve the use of lots of mathematics but if you can get the understanding of mathematical courses like Calculus-I and Calculus-II rest is easy. If you have a passion to learn about aerospace and aircrafts then aerospace engineering will be breeze for you. You will be learning far more than other students. All it takes to become a good aerospace engineer is passion and an open mind to learning new ideas. Be regular in your studies and keep up with the class and you sure will be a good engineer. Every course especially the aerospace courses like Aerodynamics and Aircraft structures are vital. Learn them the best because that is possibly the work you will be doing in your career as an Aerospace engineer. You need to do hard work and your homework while art major students might be partying out. But its highly rewarding and interesting subject and it would worth the effort. 

 


Aerospace Engineering is a specialized field Aerospace engineers are often paid more than other engineers like Mechanical Engineering. Also, the amount of money (dollars) you are paid also depend upon the qualification and experience you have. The higher the qualification and the experience the more money you earn in your Aerospace engineering career.

Furthermore, Aerospace design engineers like the ones involve in component designs, aerodynamic testing and research, aerospace design and system engineers are often paid more than other aerospace engineers like if a person is working as maintenance engineering but it totally depends on qualification, certification and experience. In the US,
• A Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering you can expect to earn greater than $ 45,000/ par annum.
• A Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering you can expect to earn roughly $70,000/ par annum
• PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering can easily earn you greater than $90,000/ par annum with certain specialized fields you can earn ever greater than $100,000/ par annum.
• In Europe, a Masters degree in Aerospace engineering can earn you 24500 Euros par annum.

Furthermore, there are many aerospace related private companies and ventures. Furthermore, airlines, aircraft maintenance, space programs around the world, defense sector constantly need aerospace engineers. You should remember that a “Well qualified aerospace engineer is never out of job”. Aerospace engineering is a specialized field and often pays more that other disciplines like Mechanical Engineering. United States, Canada and Europe are among the major players in the field of Aerospace engineering where many Aerospace jobs come around the year. Furthermore, aviation companies and airlines are also on the hunt for certified aerospace and aircraft maintenance engineers. Furthermore, around the world like in Bangladesh, India, China and Pakistan aerospace is on the rise and has seen many new jobs formed in this sector.

Having a degree in Aerospace Engineering the next step is to find a job. If you wish to work in the private industry in Aerospace you can use a number of resources,
• You can use the internet to search jobs directly in your field using search but this obviously is tough and the results ain’t that impressive.
• You can attend school and college fairs.
• You can ask your relevant aerospace department staff to help you out with the job. Normally, many Aerospace department collaborate with many aerospace companies both government and private. They can get you internships, co-ops and jobs at these companies. So if you know that your university is collaborating with a certain company you can use the help of your aerospace department to get a job.
• Private aerospace industry companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Airbus, Bombardier and many more. Go to there jobs websites and apply for a job. Some jobs may require nationality requirements and security clearance.
• Private Aviation companies and Airlines also require aerospace engineers. You can go to there websites and apply for the job.
• Study current topics in aerospace magazines. They represent trend and growth in the aerospace sector especially the private one. If you spot a certain sector which is growing and find out about it. It is best to apply a job there you can quickly get a job.
• Also, remember the more highly qualified you are the easier is it to get a job in the field you want and the higher you are paid.

Its hard work to become an Aerospace engineer. But just like any other course engineering is hard work. But, Aerospace engineering is much more exciting and rewarding. It is very interesting subject and great learning opportunities are available in both learning and research. It takes 4 years to complete a bachelor degree in Aerospace engineer. You can also complete it in 5 years if you wish to lighten up the load.

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