2126 — Aerospace engineers
Higher Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Aerospace engineers research develop and design aircraft, spacecraft and their components.
Typical duties
conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in aerospace engineering
organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control
analyses test data; undertakes research and advises on all aspects of aircraft, spacecraft and their systems
ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards
inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation
Entry routes and qualifications
Job holders in this unit group usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. Qualified aircraft engineers need a licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority or equivalent.
Sponsorship information
Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Full Table 1 going rate: £52,400 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.
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