Is aviation Engineering same as mechanical and electrical Engineering (for aircrafts for example)?

Question

I mean, if we study mechanical and electrical engineering in university, can we work for example in the future in engines of aircrafts, brake systems, fuel pumping system, hydraulic systems ....

Answer 1

Yes, absolutely. If you are a mechanical or electrical engineer, you can work in aviation.



I am a mechanical engineer who works on developing new jet engines for future military aircraft. Mechanical engineers also work in hydraulics, fuel systems, etc. Many types of engineers are required in aviation including aeronautical and software engineers. It is a great field and I really enjoy it. So will you.

Answer 2

I assume you're talking about aerospace/aeronautical engineering. The answer to the first part of your question is kind of. Aero engineers have far more focus on specialized areas related to airplanes, but the classes that aero engineers take are mostly the same classes that mechanical engineers take. Electrical engineering, though, is very different.



The answer to the second part of your question is definitely! In industry there are many different types of engineers working on aircraft systems. You could easily find electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers, systems engineers, industrial engineers, and aerospace/aeronautical engineers all working on the same system.

Answer 3

Very likely a company would hire mechanical and electrical engineers to work on those parts of an aircraft not involving airfoils and flight such as those you mention.