I REALLY need help for career Plzzzzz

[Rapt0rian]

Hei! I joined the jetcareers forums for this one purpose. Please help me in this regard. I'm at a point of my age, where I have to decide that what am I going to do for the rest of my life. I dont want to do something that isn't reflective of me. Why do a restrained job when a natural job is good 4 u? So, here it goes.

I am a B.E. in Electrical Engineering with majors in Telecommunication scoring a GPA of 3.7. I'm from Pakistan, lived most of my life in Saudi Arabia. Now, I want a career in AVIATION industry, which ofcourse is related somewhat to engineering. I want to do MS from United States or Canada etc. But I dont know which MS degree to choose from. The Emirates Airlines has soo many jobs of Licensed Aircraft Engineer. Can anybody clarify what is that? & I graduated in 2007, i.e. I'm a fresh engineer. I want in to the aviation industry.

So, in summary, what do I have to do NOW to get into aviation industry as an engineer? Thank U very much in advance.

[Gulfstream IV]

Welcome to the JC. Engineer's are certainly needed in many areas of avaition. If I were you, I would look at Boeing's website under their career section. Look under job description and see what qualifications they require for most of their engineering positions. They may require certifications too, so you'll have a good idea of what to expect in the engineering industry as Boeing always strives to keep current in most areas. Good luck to you!

[Ian J]

I'm guessing not many people here could give you much advice on how to get into aviation engineering - especially for someone in Pakistan. Mostly pilots, some mechanics, and some ATC guys around here. There are some engineers (maybe not of the aviation variety), so maybe they'll be around to help.

I'm curious why you think you have to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life right now? Is it a cultural thing?

[surreal1221]

I know of one aviation engineer . . .unfortunately, I haven't seen him on JC much lately.

[Propilot]

I think your best bet would be to use resources in your own country to decide what you need to do. There are cultural differences between our two countries that would make advice given on this board somewhat...off.

In the U.S. you dont need a M.S. or even a B.S. to be an aircraft mechanic.

If you want to be on the engineering side of things, you might want to look at a M.S. in aeronautics or mechanical engineering.

Check out
http://www.airengineers.org/


Also, check out
http://www.aeroengineer.com/default.asp

That last site is a little weak but they do have a forum, you might want to try asking your question there.


Does the school that you graduated from have career advising offices? That would be a good place to ask your questions.

[AUAeropilot]

I don't know how much I will be to you but I can try and assist you as best I can. I graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. I am currently employed by Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, Georgia. I work in the flight operations engineering department (FLOE) doing aircraft performance and engine out departure procedures. The other group in our department deals with weight and balance for the fleet when modifications are done to the aircraft.

The engineers in our group have different backgrounds from where they went to school but are mostly aerospace/aeronautical engineers and mechanical engineers. On our maintenance side of things at the Technical Operations Center (TOC) you will find predominantly mechanical engineers with some aerospace engineers mixed in as well, just not as many when compared with the performance engineering groups. They do not physically do any maintenance on the aircraft but do write the paperwork necessary for the AMT (aviation maintenance technicians) to do maintenance and repairs on the aircraft. There is also a propulsion engineering group that just writes the paperwork and repairs associated with the engines. You end up with basically two groups, aircraft engineering and propulsion engineering.

If you have any specific questions feel free to send me a PM and I'll see if I can answer them for you or find out the answer for you. I’m sure things will be different in Pakistan than they are here but I can try and at least give you a feel for how engineering can be incorporated into aviation.

[Rapt0rian]

Well, the people like u, i.e. Europeans, Americans or Australians LOVE to work in their country. I belong from the MOST NOTORIOUS & INFAMOUS country in the world, which is somewhat in turmoil. I want OUT of here. Coz I spent most of my life OUT of here. I've spent only 4 years of life JUST for undergraduate education. So, if I do get a job in Europe or Americas, that would be gr888888. Secondly, its not a cultural thing to decide the career dude. I just want to get into aviation industry with a respectable job. Thank U 4 ur advice. There is MS in Aerospace but that is just for those people who did BE in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Oh Well!!!

[skidz]

Originally Posted by Rapt0rian

Well, the people like u, i.e. Europeans, Americans or Australians LOVE to work in their country. I belong from the MOST NOTORIOUS & INFAMOUS country in the world, which is somewhat in turmoil. I want OUT of here. Coz I spent most of my life OUT of here. I've spent only 4 years of life JUST for undergraduate education. So, if I do get a job in Europe or Americas, that would be gr888888. Secondly, its not a cultural thing to decide the career dude. I just want to get into aviation industry with a respectable job. Thank U 4 ur advice. There is MS in Aerospace but that is just for those people who did BE in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Oh Well!!!

Just look for egineering jobs anywhere you can, once you get here and adjust to a permanent resident or a citizen down the line - only the sky is the limit. Boeing, Lockheed, Grumman all have hot jobs for some of which you need citizenship and a security clearence. If I was you I'd just try to get any engineering job I can first.

[Rapt0rian]

Thank U very much people. I really appreciate it. Sky is the limit then..