How to become an aerospace engineering technician
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You could do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in engineering to get into this career.
Relevant subjects include:
- aeronautical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- electrical or electronics engineering
- avionics
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
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College
You could do an engineering course that would give you some of the skills and knowledge needed for this job.
General engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering courses are useful as well as more specialist courses like:
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance
- T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could do an Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Further information
You can find out more about working and training in aerospace engineering from Careers in Aerospace and Tomorrow's Engineers.