Aerospace Engineering: A Career As An Aerospace Engineering

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Aerospace engineering can be a menacing career for most people. These types of engineers plan the construction of aircraft, ballistic missiles, and other devices that are propelled from Earth. However, it is a very interesting profession. From developing missiles for the U.S. Army to making commercial airline components, it’s a very demanding job. As an aerospace engineer, you must meet strict deadlines and high standards. Personally, I want to be an aerospace engineer for two reasons: I like solving problems and I’ve always had an interest in aircraft. To be able to send an object off of the earth in such a capacity amazes me. It is important to know the education requirements, salary, and skill requirements for an aerospace engineer. Aerospace …show more content…

One must have at least a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or something very similar to aerospace engineering. Personally, I plan on going to Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The tuition requirements for OSU is $175 per credit hour (Bursar). Around 79% of students who go to Oklahoma State get some sort of financial help (OKState). These aids are mostly grants and scholarships. However, I plan on joining the Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps). Going this route would mean that the U.S. government would pay for your education, and in return you would give them 4 years after you get done with your …show more content…

The ACT score of assurance is a 24 (OKState). The assured GPA is 3.0 (OKState). To assure that I am accepted, I must be in the top ⅓ of my high school class. It is not required, but it would be very helpful if I were to take a computer language/programming class in high school (AVJob). So, between now and the time that I graduate, I need to be more cognizant with math and computers. My goals are to take a computer programming class, whether it’s online or over the summer. I also plan on taking additional mathematics courses, such as calculus, algebra, or trigonometry. In order to reach these goals, I must get experienced with another necessary quality of an aerospace engineer: time management. Although I have big ideas, I’m also realistic. I know it won’t be an easy task, yet I know it can be done. Before I graduate, I need to be more mentally calibrated with math and computers. I also want to research other colleges besides Oklahoma state. There would be no point in this, however, if I didn’t keep my grades up. My philosophy is simple:grades before socialization. Although I’m familiar with the physics of flying, I would definitely like to get more familiarity for aircraft. Life is hard, so work

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