From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.
From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.
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Hi all,
I've been working for an MRO as a structural repair engineer. Our department evaluate the structural damage and report them to manufacturers. Indeed, It doesn't require a lot of skills or engineering, therefore I decided to move on stress engineering. Although I've FEM background, don't have real expeirence on this field. To be a good stress engineer, take years and I'm 33!
I need your advice for this decision. Should I stay in my current job or go to new worlds?
I've been working for an MRO as a structural repair engineer. Our department evaluate the structural damage and report them to manufacturers. Indeed, It doesn't require a lot of skills or engineering, therefore I decided to move on stress engineering. Although I've FEM background, don't have real expeirence on this field. To be a good stress engineer, take years and I'm 33!
I need your advice for this decision. Should I stay in my current job or go to new worlds?





RE: From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.
You're only 33. Lucky guy. As I see it, if you plan to retire at 65, that's 32 more years of work. If you can continue to earn a living while picking up new skills (either at work or through courses), why not?
tg
RE: From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.
Brush up on your classical analysis techniques, and you'll be set.
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Nert
RE: From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.
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Nert
RE: From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.
RE: From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.
Having an analytical bent, which is typical of PE's, I make calcs to back up most opinions and hunches. I gained the reputation of 'being able to handle anything.' Case study:
An MME using FEA was struggling with a plastic rotated 'Z' structure that was failing in tension. [Cylinder - disc - larger cylinder.] I suggested 8 min gussetts, and the problem went away. We were later imitated by competitors.
By the way; this is a common experience for many young engrs who experience the wonderful ups and downs of aero. Be prepared to answer objections by potential employers who think everything is specialty in aero. Explain that you have applied many technical disciplines to your area of specialization.
RE: From Airline Structure Eng. to Stress Eng.