Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering is one of the most challenging fields of engineering with a wide scope for growth. Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering behind the design, construction and science of aircraft and spacecraft.

About Course:

eronautical Engineering is a tough and complex subject. To prepare a design or to make a aero plane is a prolonged process and it has so many months even years also. So aeronautical engineer have very much patience. His job is more challenging and responsible. 

Career:

All major companies in India and abroad are waiting for Aeronautical Engineers. Hence, there is much demand for them. The main thrust in this area is on design and development of aircrafts to space and satellite research. Jobs are available with the national, international, public and private Airline Services as well as aircraft-manufacturing units.

Eligibility & Course Area:

To be an aeronautical engineer one should have a graduate degree (B.E/B.Tech.) or at least a diploma in Aeronautics. The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered by the engineering colleges and Institutes of Technology (IITs), and the diploma courses are available at polytechnics.

Institutes:

• Aeronautical Engineering is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, Mumbai, Kanpur and Kharagpur and also by the Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
• The Madras Institute of Technology offers a three year Graduate Programme in Aeronautical Engineering for B Sc students, subject to their having passed Maths and Physics at the graduation stage. The Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Bangalore has M Tech and Ph D programmes in Aeronautics.