Helicopter engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Helicopter engineers service and repair helicopters.

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Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical

Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.
Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates.
Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.
Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products.
Direct aerospace research and development programs.
Research new materials to determine quality or conformance to environmental standards.
Design or engineer filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions.
Evaluate biofuel performance specifications to determine feasibility for aerospace applications.

Average salary
97,608 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Helicopter engineer

103,798 GBP

Average salary for full-time Helicopter engineer

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Salary over time for Helicopter engineer

Pay for this role has decreased slightly over time

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Future outlook for Helicopter engineers

Very good outlook

8 000+ jobs available

Fair outlook

-7% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

28% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Helicopter engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

59% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
33% of people in this role have a Master's degree
8% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include the Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering.

You'll need:

the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment
persistence and determination
the ability to repair machines or systems
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to work well with your hands
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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