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This list of Career Areas, Employers and Career Strategies is a sampling of the career paths Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates have taken. Please be sure to look beyond the list to explore the endless opportunities in many diverse industries.

Aerospace Engineering

Use technology to deal with challenges in aeronautics, space, mass transportation, environmental pollution, & medical science. Students have an opportunity to choose a Space Option.

Career Areas

Propulsion

Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics

Structures/Aerospace Materials

Celestial Mechanics

Flight Mechanics

Aircraft/Spacecraft Design

Guided Missiles

Researcher

Employers

Aircraft Industry:
  • Commercial
  • Military
  • Space
  • Parts Manufacturing
  • Business Jets
  • General Aviation

Automobile Industry

Commercial Airlines

Communications Equipment Mfrs

Defense Industry

Federal Government Departments

Military

NASA

Career Development Strategies

Keep abreast of status of federal funding for defense and space programs.

Seek Co-op/Internship opportunities.

Develop verbal & written communication skills.

Develop ability to work with a team.

Learn new computer technologies/software.

Strengthen mechanical aptitude.