Aerospace engineering technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Aerospace engineering technicians design, build, test and repair civil and military aircraft.

  • Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.  
  • Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.  
  • Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.  
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Aerospace engineering technicians typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Aerospace engineering technician you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    38,185 GBP *
    per year
    20,000 GBP
    35,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Aerospace engineering technician

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    Salary over time for Aerospace engineering technician

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    Future outlook for Aerospace engineering technicians

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    Very good outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    39% chance of automation in the future

    Aerospace engineering technician - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Aerospace engineering technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 26% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
    • 17% of people in this role have a Master's degree

    You could do a college course like:

    • Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
    • Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Engineering
    • Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering

    These courses cover areas like CNC (computer numerical controlled) machining, computer aided design and maintenance work.


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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Aerospace engineering technician.
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Aerospace engineering technician. Check that you know:
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    Analytical or scientific software Laboratory information management system LIMS; SAS
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    Data base user interface and query software Microsoft Access
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    Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
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    Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
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    Spreadsheet software IBM Lotus 1-2-3; Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your Aerospace engineering technician interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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