Certifications and/or Training courses to get into the Aero industry

[SSChiravar]

Hi All,

I am a bioengineer with 3+ years of FEA experience. I have been lingering on in this field too long and want to take the plunge in pursuing my true interest. I am interested in working in the Aero industry and wish to know how can I make myself hireable. Are there any certifications or training courses or licensures that one can obtain to be considered a competitive applicant? Are any of these available online? Which would be good, reliable courses to pursue?

I already looked at a previous post in the forums about stress analysis for beginners (which is also relevant to me), however, I am interested in knowing about other areas as well. I mostly have FEM/FEA experience and some CFD experience. Any help is appreciated wholeheartedly.

SSC

 

[Sparweb]

How does a bioengineer use FEA? Do you design implanted biomechanical devices? Sounds like a growth industry! More than aeronautics is.

Three years experience is not "too long" to stay at one company. At least, not from the perspective of someone who hires you, and expects you to stay around at their company.

Your experience is still considered "specialized", despite what you hear about aeronautics in the medias, by an industry that still needs lots of multi-disciplined people. FEA/CFD background is suitable for work as an analyst within the structure of a company that does design work. Most companies are more concerned with manufacturing and maintenance issues, so you may have to go to the top of the food chain.

Check out the websites of Boeing, Lockheed, Bombardier, etc., click on "employment"...

If you find job descriptions that suit your experience, along with it will be the credentials they expect. If you're lacking credentials, don't be afraid to try contacting someone at the company to find out how they think you should make up the gap.

Good luck!

Steven Fahey, CET