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AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

(OP)
what kind of doors would an AAS in Mechanical engineering open up or provide

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

Depends on the particular job you are applying for.

For example, if you have an AS in engineering, but you also are proficient at doing class A quality auto body surfacing in CATIA V5, you can easily get contract work that pays $75 to $100 per hour. But if you have an AS in facility planning, you will be lucky to get a job paying $30K.

Any doors that open for you will be due to demand for skills that you have. Forget everything that your college advisers told you about career opportunities. Instead, learn a specific skill that is difficult to master, like class A auto body surfacing.

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

It should get you into an engineering laboratory, building prototypes and taking data and such. Most likely the wrenches and the workpieces will be relatively clean, and you won't usually have to work in mud or freezing rain.

Or, it could be a stepping stone to something else. Nobody knows what, so work hard, learn all you can about _everything_, pay attention, and watch where you step.

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

If something opens up in a machinist's intern or operator, it would be good training.
Any 3D CAD modeling experience is required anymore.

Chris, CSWA
SolidWorks 13
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RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

It would certainly be worth it. I started out as an AAS, and after 2 years in my first job, I was able to go to University for 3 years full-time to get my BS. I didn't have to borrow money from anyone, I paid all my tuition and books myself.

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

(OP)
thanks alot for the replies !!!

looking to here from more members around here :)

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

Not necessarily true, IRStuff. The BS'ers are often viewed as overqualified and overpriced.

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

Regarding BS'ers, I was taught in the military that the ability to BS was essential to career growth. clown

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

Anyhoo...

I'd get the AAS in ME. IF you can do the ME, you ought to be able to qualify as a drafter. Sooner or later you'll likely grow weary of being an AAS and want to move onward and upward. Starting down the ME path will get you a better boost toward later qualifications.

RE: AAS in Drafting and AAS in Mechanical engineering

(OP)
thank you very much for the replies and opinions guys!

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