Logan Mckenzie works as an aircraft engineer, designing parts to improve aerodynamics, speed, and agility. They do most work at a desk using computers, but also conduct field tests in wind tunnels and at airfields. The job requires extensive education in engineering and physics, strong math and computer skills, and an interest in mechanics. While starting pay was around $50,000, experienced engineers can earn up to $120,000 annually.
2. Working conditions
? I do most of my work at aircraft
manufacturers, but some is done at airfields
and military facilities. A lot of work is done at
a desk, at a computer. But some field work is
required to test designs in wind tunnels and,
or at airfields. I work a 5 day week, 40 hours a
week.
3. Pay
? I make about $120 000 a year, but I started
out at about $50 000. The amount of
schooling I took really helped.
4. Job description
? I design aircraft body parts to improve
aerodynamics, speed and agility. Lately I have
been creating new engines and propulsion
systems. I started making electronic guidance
systems.
6. Required skills
? I have always been good at math and had
extensive computer skills, science and
specifically physics are very important for this
job. I love mechanics and how things work.
7. Career Path
? I am an experienced engineer, and make the
maximum amount of pay. But I started out
small under the leadership of an experienced
engineer.
8. ? After high-school I went to university for 4
years for engineering and physics.
? Then I got a small job at an aircraft
manufacturing facility.