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Career in the Space Industry

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  • 29-08-2014 8:54pm
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    Jimmy G
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi there,

    I am just looking for some advice regarding a career in the space industry. I don't have a degree, but I have an Aircraft Engineers B1 License with plenty of years experience. I know most careers in this field require a degree, but I'm curious to know if there's a back-door in to this area? I.e. Rocket and/or Satellite manufacturing, mechanical/materials side of things. I have 2 certs also in software development and network systems, but I reckon they're slightly outdated now.

    If anyone could give me some help or advice it would be much appreciated, Thanks.


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    phonypony
    Registered Users Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭phonypony


    In your shoes I would probably go the degree route. You could use your B1 + experience to get entry at year 3 into DIT Aviation Technology, from there you could get advanced entry into an honours Aero Engineering degree, or possibly into a masters course in the UK in astronautics/space technology. Then network like crazy!


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    no.8
    Registered Users Posts: 778 ✭✭✭no.8


    Hi Jimmy G.

    I just saw your post, after looking up posts on activity in the Irish space industry.


    Did you find anything yet?
    There is a lot of cross-collaboration in the aerospace industry, specifically in the manufacturing and assembly side (where Degrees would not be required, rather a proven skillset). Therefore you would have a chance. I don't know if your still on this or interested but anyways it's worth the effort.


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