What is an aircraft designer and how to become one

Key steps to become an aircraft designer

1. Explore aircraft designer education requirements

   Most common aircraft designer degrees

   Bachelor's

   73.5 %

   Master's

   12.2 %

   Associate

   12.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific aircraft designer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   MATLAB	28.94%
   Installation Drawings	25.15%
   CATIA	24.08%
   CAD	12.23%
   FAA	9.60%

3. Complete relevant aircraft designer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New aircraft designers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an aircraft designer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real aircraft designer resumes.

4. Research aircraft designer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage documentation of existing projects, perform ECN resolutions.
   • Upgrade models from Catia V4 to Catia V5.
   • Perform shipchecks including off site and on board sketch work.
   • Analyze and resolve deficiencies on composite parts and assemblies report from MRB.

5. Apply for aircraft designer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an aircraft designer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams