Talk about a high-flying jobs sector! Scotland’s aerospace industry is setting new records, achieving 1498 deliveries last year.
And according to a new ADS Group report, 80 aerospace companies now employ more than 7600 people in Scotland and generate almost £2 billion to the country’s economy.
That’s not all. Commercial aircraft orders in the pipeline are at a record 14,312 and worth up to £212 billion across the UK in coming years.
This news comes as Cabinet Minister for Finance and the Constitution, Derek Mackay, launches an initiative to persuade more youngsters to consider future careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths.
Don’t Waste a Drop is a contest between schools where youngsters are asked to build a pump and pipeline system to transfer water.
While ministers look to secure the long-term future of tomorrow’s job seekers, here’s a look at the hot jobs for the engineers of today.
Aerospace Engineer
Starting literally from the top, aerospace engineering can offer you a high-flying career. To excel at this altitude, you must have problem-solving talents that can react to any situation and the ability to be creative on autopilot. Expect a starting salary between £22,000 to £28,000 but, with promotion, the sky’s your limit.
Civil Engineer
Even if you’re starting out, you’ll need to show the ability to take your own lead through projects as well as be a team player. The starting salary for a contracting civil engineer is around £23,500 a year – if you become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, however, you can command around £80,000 a year.
Mechanical Engineer
In this sector you’ll need to have creativity, organisational and people skills to work both with your on-site team and off-site clients. Being able to develop products used across a whole host of industries, from construction to information technology, means your skills can be transferred to different industries.
Chemical Engineer
Chemical engineers must have mathematical skills and obviously a good grasp of chemistry. Safety plays a huge part in this role, so you’ll need to show you can work to a high standard with incredible attention to detail. Mind that beaker!
Electrical Engineer
When you consider the complexity of wiring and cables that go into nearly everything we own, it’s no surprise electrical engineers must, above all, be able to multitask. And with fast-moving tech you’re going to have to keep bang (Only kidding! Never say bang to an electrical engineer!) up to date.
Whatever specialism you choose, there’s always a vacancy in Engineering for you on s1jobs.com.