Expert: Paul Soderman - 11/17/2007

Question
Sir i am doing my final school year and awaitin for my results, i am abit confused about my career choice,i would like to do areonautical engineering in south africa but worried about the job security and im not sure if theres much scope for the field, i would also want to know if a pilot licence is included with the degree?

Answer
Binoj
I don't know anything about opportunities in South Africa, but generally speaking engineering is a great profession and Aeronautical Engineering is an important field.  It is, by the way, close to Mechanical Engineering, so you can always branch out if necessary.  In the U.S., a pilot license is not included with an engineering degree, but can be had much easier than can a college education.  All you need is access to an instructor, an aircraft, and money.  Almost any airport can provide the first two.
Paul