Engineer

Like all engineers, aircraft engineers apply scientific and mathematical concepts to solve commercial and practical problems. They are types of aerospace or aeronautical engineers who design, test, maintain and supervise the making of aircrafts. They may specialize in structural design, navigation, instrumentation or communications. These workers may also examine different types of aircraft, such as commercial jets, military fighters or helicopters. Some engineers are responsible for going over new project proposals and determining if they are physically and financially feasible. Others work in conjunction with aerospace mechanics and repair technicians in examining malfunctioning parts and aircraft in order to determine the cause of the failure and make design adjustments when necessary.