Technicians go to trades schools and certificates. Engineers go to college and get degrees.
Quote from: Jim on 02/23/2017 05:09 pmTechnicians go to trades schools and certificates. Engineers go to college and get degrees.Some technicians go to college and get degrees.
Quote from: tdperk on 02/26/2017 03:29 pmQuote from: Jim on 02/23/2017 05:09 pmTechnicians go to trades schools and certificates. Engineers go to college and get degrees.Some technicians go to college and get degrees.They aren't bachelor degrees.
Quote from: Jim on 02/26/2017 04:02 pmQuote from: tdperk on 02/26/2017 03:29 pmQuote from: Jim on 02/23/2017 05:09 pmTechnicians go to trades schools and certificates. Engineers go to college and get degrees.Some technicians go to college and get degrees.They aren't bachelor degrees.B.S., Jim.Specifically, B.S.E.E.T.
Also, engineers are not hands-on, at least where I was. !
I'll chime in because I basically did what you want to do. BA in Film, but always had a passion for aerospace. First, what I did:I had been taking flying lessons but also craved to know more, so I enrolled in A&P school [snip]
Quote from: J.Salter on 03/23/2017 10:24 pmI'll chime in because I basically did what you want to do. BA in Film, but always had a passion for aerospace. First, what I did:I had been taking flying lessons but also craved to know more, so I enrolled in A&P school [snip] My nephew may want to go a similar route. He has a BS in Physics but is not sure how to get into aerospace. Could I ask what is an "A&P" school, and what do they teach? I'm not familiar with the term. Thanks!
Hi Everyone! Looking for some advice on how to pursue my goals...
I am reasonably certain that I want to begin a career change into the aerospace field. Ultimately working for SpaceX / NASA / Other Contractors as a technician and ideally working directly with the vehicles and spacecraft. I am less interested in the design aspect, I don't want to be in front of a computer all day.
Education: BFA in Technical Theatre, which doesn't look great on a resume but I have excellent skills working with state of the art electronics. Everything from 12v DC to wiring up 208v three phase power.
I'm considering getting a second Bachelors, perhaps in Computer Science as that is reasonable to do online, while working. However I don't know if CS will really transfer into technician skills, BUT it does show a more advanced technical degree.
I have NO aerospace experience, will this make landing an entry level job in the industry difficult? Should I just give it shot now and apply to some jobs or does it make more sense to spend a couple years pursuing a second degree?
Quote from: Alpha Control on 05/16/2017 04:47 pmQuote from: J.Salter on 03/23/2017 10:24 pmI'll chime in because I basically did what you want to do. BA in Film, but always had a passion for aerospace. First, what I did:I had been taking flying lessons but also craved to know more, so I enrolled in A&P school [snip] My nephew may want to go a similar route. He has a BS in Physics but is not sure how to get into aerospace. Could I ask what is an "A&P" school, and what do they teach? I'm not familiar with the term. Thanks!Sorry for the delayed response, but A&P is "Airframe and Powerplant technician, which are the FAA certified designations to legally maintain and repair FAA certified aircraft. Colloquial term is "aircraft mechanic". There are 2 parts that can be taken- Powerplant, which is everything engines(pistons, turbines, accessories), and airframe is the aircraft itself(everything other than engines). It is possible to obtain either the A or P a la carte, although in reality having both is the way to go. Since your nephew has a BS in Physics, I would recommend he get masters in engineering(aerspace, mechanical, electrical). More doors will open up for him than just being a technician. HOWEVER, there were engineers in my A&P class, because the simply loved the hands-on aspect. So getting his A&P certainly would not hurt, and he would still have the option of getting a masters in engineering if he wants to.