An aviation engineer provides an essential service by working to maintain or build a particular type of aircraft. Those working in this field are usually employed by an airline or maintenance company on either a contract or long term basis. To be a properly licensed aviation engineer, many months of study are required, followed by practical experience to gain company approval
Gaining the required licence would involve taking either the ‘aircraft avionics’ option (for the B2 licence) or ‘airframe and engine’ option (for the B1 licence). Whichever pathway is taken, further study is required on a type rating course, which will allow trainees to specialise in certain types of aircraft. Continued familiarity with your particular aircraft is an essential part of the job, and stopping work on a certain aircraft type will mean taking a familiarisation course to get relicensed.
A degree, or at least diploma, in aeronautics would be a good starting place for a career in aviation, although specific aircraft maintenance or engineering courses are available. Workers are often recruited via specialist agencies, with average salaries of between £25,000 and £35,000.

• Having high attention to details.
• Being able to meet strict deadlines.
• Having awareness of safety regulations.
• Being methodical and accurate.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to stay calm under emergency circumstances.
• Having good hand-to-eye coordination.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being able to interpret information from different sources.
• Having teamwork skills.

Academic requirements in Aviation industry vary according to desired job placements. Aircraft dispatcher posts require applicants having A levels in travel and tourism and GCSE’s grades (A-C) in Math, English, and Leisure & Tourism. Other cases are airport baggage handlers that only require a good standard of numeracy and literacy and being over 18 years old. People who want to be flight attendants require GCSE´s or equivalent grades and other requirements that vary according to airlines.

Air Traffic Controller applicants need to complete an approved training course offered by the National Air Traffic Services in order to obtain the air traffic control licence.