IS THE AEROSPACE JOB MARKET DEAD IN THE UK?

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What will the future job market in the aerospace industry look like in the UK?
This video compiles some research I have done to paint a picture of what the aerospace job market is like in 2021 and what I suspect it will be like in the near future.
It covers a breakdown into civil aerospace, defence aerospace and space.
If you’re contemplating whether aerospace is the right industry to go into, this video will help you make that decision and give you a deeper insight into which aerospace sub-sector is best to go into right now.
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Disclaimer: The analysis conducted to produce this video is basic, and is not comprehensive surveying of the industry market. The video is solely made to help understand the potential outlook of the aerospace industry and is not to be taken with absolute certainty.
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[@kaijaloren]

This is interesting. Aerospace (mainly r&d) is a large industry near me in the USA and the salaries you mentioned would not even be considered competitive

[@Chakamatics]

We get paid more in the US?😯

[@kaijaloren]

@@Chakamatics is this a real question or sarcasm? If not meant sarcastically, then yes, from what I can tell both the blue collar and white collar aerospace jobs get paid significantly more in the US. I only know this from trying to see if relocating would be worth while.

[@Chakamatics]

@@kaijaloren no it was genuine interest. Does designing aircraft count as white collar or blue collar? Where do I apply to the US jobs?

[@khalidansari1979]

Good info. Can you please make videos on how to get internship and placements in uk

[@SA64R]

I will try and get my friends who have done internships on my channel to talk about it.

[@yunusabdulmusawwir2557]

Talk about the flying car, evtols, drones and other innovative industries please.

[@dr6124]

Airbus, Leonardo, BAE Systems, MBDA, L3Harris, Northrup Grumman, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce, Boeing are all operating in the UK to name a few.

[@FC-kl2pm]

So would you recommend flr someone to pick aerospace as a degree in 2024 & then get into the defence sector as an engineer ?

[@mohiuddinshimul330]

hey,, there any chance for AME and avionics enginnering to get job in NASA, space x,blue origin.?

[@saurabhchopra]

# of times this guy said aerospace has blown my mind 🤯

[@SA64R]

"aerospace" there's another one for free :D

[@dslash-rz7bj]

Hi, I'm an international student planning to study aerospace engineering in UK. As an international student, I'm afraid I might not be able to enter the space and defence sector but I do like these sector a lot. What are your advices on this?

[@SA64R]

So it is very unlikely you'll be able to get into defence since you will have to be a UK citizen, however it isn't as clear as to what the nationality requirements are for commercial space companies, so there may be some chance for you there.

[@zainabrafiqi7983]

​@@SA64R i want to go uk for bachelors in Aerospace engineering can i get any job after bachelors? Or would it all be a waste?

[@Ayot793]

Great video, may I ask why you decided to transition to the software industry? I am also tempted to do so because of the amount of growth and opportunity in software right now.

[@SA64R]

More freedom as to where you can work, easier to learn new practical skills i.e you don't need a lot of area/money and also greater potential to start your own company as you don't need huge amounts of cash to build a software product in comparison to an aerospace part.

[@Ayot793]

@@SA64R Those are very good points. I'm still not very good at programming, but I'm only a first-year student, so at least I still have time to practice. I'll definitely consider applying to coding roles upon graduation.

[@irfannewaznabil4995]

Does the aerospace industries of UK recruite the employees out UK or there are many issues related to security or defence (like space X or Virgin Galactic)?

[@SA64R]

I'd say for commercial, there shouldn't be an issue. For defence it is highly unlikely you'll get in if you're not a UK citizen but for commercial space its still not clear as to what citizenship/residency requirements are needed.

[@onetrickhorse]

Yes, we do recruit outside of the UK, including in defence, but it depends on your country of origin and the role you are seeking. For example, engineers from countries on arms embargo lists such as Iran cannot work in many roles, and technology on the dual use lists or covered by ITAR (international trade in arms restrictions) is restricted to UK, US or EU nationals only. It all comes down to sensitivity of the role. Some civil roles are also subject to restrictions too, depending on what it is.

[@preciousosuagwu1749]

Hello, I’m from Nigeria and I’m considering getting a masters in aerospace engineering for the September intakes of 2022. My Bacehlor’s degree was in mechanical engineering. What are your thoughts on combining both and what’s the job layout over there in the UK. Would I be able to get into defense aerospace with a PSW visa on graduation?

[@SA64R]

So doing a bachelors in mech then a masters in aero is great. Many people do that. The challenge with an international coming to the UK is that you'll be unlikely to get into any of the defence side of aerospace until you're a citizen. However, civil aerospace will take you if you pass their recruitment processes.

[@preciousosuagwu1749]

@@SA64R thank you very much for your response, I really appreciate 🙏🏽

[@ElninoAviation]

Hi precious. Have you gotten into the aerospace industry? I await your reply

[@preciousosuagwu1749]

@@ElninoAviation currently doing my masters here in the UK , cheers

[@tintumon-mj6pr]

@@preciousosuagwu1749hi can you give details about the university you are in

[@FC-kl2pm]

Also, I picked Further mechanics and decision for my a level further maths modules. Are these two modules do you think is okay to get into the aerospace degree ?

[@d0oz3yduck48]

I see no one has replaied to you and im probably far too late to be of any use but yes. Those modules will come in very handy especially with year 1 maths modules and year 2/3 engineering management modules (depending on course layout). Other modules/ work that will be made easier include anything with dynamic mechanics and aeroelasticity.

[@g0dzfr33d2]

Do you think it's more viable to take a bachelor in aerospace engineering or a bachelor in computer science if you want to get in the aerospace industry

[@SA64R]

Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering

[@Ameer-is3dh]

Doing Aerospace engineering you won't get job...it's very hard. You have to be best of best if you wanna land a job

[@snehajose5896]

Iam an aeronautical engineer.. i graduated in the 2016. Is possible to take ms in aeronautical engineering??

[@mariyakuttychinnamma2061]

Hi , I'm an international student in UK , currently studying in high school . I have a doubt that if I do a course of aerospace engineering in uk , if I completed my course here can I get a job in NASA ? Or is there any good job places in UK that hire aerospace engineers ? Is aerospace engineering is demand in UK ?

[@Ameer-is3dh]

It doesn't work like that. It's very competitive and you have to be best at what you do. Plus it's better to be a aircraft maintenance engineer then an aerospace engineer. I did aerospace engineering from UK but didn't learn anything much and did get any job since I m too dumb.

[@babyyoda9943]

Can i study aerospace engineering at university without having done a level maths or physics? I’m in year 13 right now so I can’t really change anything.

[@Sam-fd3ft]

Probably not without maths tbh sorry. I've just finished my a levels having done maths but not physics and am on a gap year. After researching it I've found that about half of the top 30 unis (generally between 10-30) accept just maths without phyics/further maths provided you have another science (in my case biology works) for engineering. Its possible some universities that I haven't looked into do but I'd recommend that if you find any, make sure that their course is accredited.

[@911wasgoooddddd]

Is aerospace engineering jobs are limited ????

[@SA64R]

It is more limited in comparison to other fields since there are only a few major aerospace companies in the UK because, well aerospace is an expensive business

[@TheMuslim_ummah]

hi, is it hard finding a job as a aerospace engineer?and where is the job sector for aerospace engineering mainly located

[@SA64R]

Hey, it is tricky because in the UK there isn't a huge number of top tier roles so many engineers are competing for the same positions. A large chunk of these companies are located around Bristol, however there are some major ones like Airbus and Rolls Royce that have sites or are located in the North / Midlands

[@Sujeevan_11]

I'm in UK. What I'm studying Mathematics, Business Studies and BTEC National Applied Science, so can I do Aerospace engineering??

[@SA64R]

I'd say it would be easier if you do 3 A Levels rather than 2 A levels and a BTEC. If you swap out BTEC national applied science for an A Level in physics you'd have a much better chance to get into a top aerospace engineering degree programme

[@IceHockeyCreamer]

Do you think aerospace engineering would also be beneficial for someone who wants to work with boats, or is marine engineering the way to go for boats?

[@SA64R]

I'd say, some concepts in aerospace such as fluid dynamics will be useful for working with boats, however I suspect that studying marine engineering will be the best route to take since you're likely to learn nautical specific content.

[@g0dzfr33d2]

what roles would be available in aerospace for those with computer science degrees

[@SA64R]

I recon you'd be well suited to embedded systems roles since that involves programming of controllers and hardware.

[@Kp-sl2wd]

I wanted to pursue my career in aerospace in USA, Can i got job in NASA..?

[@SA64R]

From my knowledge, you have to be a US Citizen to work at NASA.

[@Kp-sl2wd]

@@SA64R OK thanks. 4 inform sir 🤗

[@Omar-wm8pq]

How easy is it to travel abroad after graduating and get a job in aerospace in maybe the middle east? Are UK graduates sought after in particular?

[@SA64R]

I personally don't know anyone who's obtained a UK degree and then gone to work in the middle east, so not sure what the answer to this is

[@tintumon-mj6pr]

@@SA64Rhow about studying bachelors in uk and moving to usa or some other country for jobs is it possible? Please reply and also is it possible to do masters while getting into a job

[@melbinbiju3780]

Is it possible to do a mechanical job holding a MEng in aerospace engineering

[@SA64R]

Yes most definitely

[@kahaangandhi6672]

I often get confused that Aerospace Engineering is flights or Spacecrafts of both? I am passionate towards Spacecrafts and want to make a career there. So can you please tell me that are there jobs in the Spacecraft sector?

[@SA64R]

It is both, but you can generally partially specialise in spacecraft stuff nearer to your final years

[@mypattiskitchen9968]

Hi PLEASE HELP ME OUT , I have completed my 12th this year from India, should I take bachelor's in computer science engineering or bachelor's in electronic and communication engineering to enter this aerospace domain Will I be eligible to do m.tech in avionics or any other aerospace related degrees? Please reply me as soon as possible!!! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

[@SA64R]

I'd say take aerospace if that's an option

[@mypattiskitchen9968]

@@SA64R that's not an option for me ,only cse or ece . please let me know

[@chetanjangale881]

hello there i am studying masters of aerospace engineering in uk what are internships opportunities available for indian students ? . i searched about many things all mostly for citizenship of britain .

[@SA64R]

Hey sorry for not replying sooner, I just missed this one. There are a number of places for international students infact a friend of mine who's from Indonesia conducted an internship in Airbus.

[@aneeshyadav591]

ATTENTION ..... Hi BROTHER I really need your advice, see I am planning to take admission in Aerospace Engineering but I completed my BE in mechanical degree from India, but as I am average student, should I take this course as my master degree ? plz advice me

[@SA64R]

If you want to do it, and have succeeded in mech eng I don't see why you'd not be able to do well in aerospace engineering

[@aneeshyadav591]

@@SA64R Bcz, I take little bit more time to understand any topic of science as a average student take. So worrying that would I complete my assignment nd study on time or not ? Bcz I will get my PSW on the behalf of that so any anything will happen to my study it will directly affect to my PSW.

[@djo.officiel8459]

How is the best aerospace university in 🇬🇧 ?

[@SA64R]

It's pretty good

[@lord-_-ibadking9014]

He means which one??

[@venkatakrishnan4927]

Hello From 🇮🇳

[@SA64R]

Hi :)

[@lucky-cg7nl]

Is there a need of PR or citizenship??

[@SA64R]

For defence yes

[@salmanadam5614]

is Russia good place to study Aerospace engineering

[@SA64R]

Unfortunately, I don't know. Though, one of my friends who's from Russia came to the UK to study aerospace engineering so make that what you will.

[@devshah2626]

Hi

[@SA64R]

Hello :D