We surveyed 486 aerospace engineers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical aerospace engineer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an aerospace engineer?
Low
High
Working as an aerospace engineer typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that aerospace engineers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become an aerospace engineer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an aerospace engineer typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as an aerospace engineer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as an aerospace engineer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for aerospace engineers.
Do aerospace engineers work full-time or part-time?
91% of aerospace engineers work in full-time roles while 9% work part-time.