Aerospace Engineers

If you like to work on model airplanes and rockets, you may be a good candidate for an aerospace engineering career. Consider working on special research assignments supervised by your science and math teachers. You may also want to try working on cars and boats, which provides a good opportunity to discover more about aerodynamics. A part-time job with a local manufacturer can expose you to product engineering and development.

Exciting opportunities are often available at summer camps and academic programs nationwide, though admission is competitive. It is also a good idea to join a science club while in high school, such as the Technology Student Association (https://www.tsaweb.org).

Aerospace America (https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org), published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, is a helpful magazine for exploring careers in aerospace. You should also check out Engineering: Dream Up the Future (http://www.egfi-K12.org). It offers general information about engineering careers and answers to frequently asked questions about engineering.