The Education of the Aerospace Engineers of the 21st Century: a Challenge for Universities

Abstract

The job profile of the aerospace engineers in the industry as well in aviation has undergone substantial changes during the last decades. The classical designer profile has been replaced by a much more articulated one, including a plurality of activities that once were considered outside the domain of engineering. Consequently, a new set of knowledge, skills and ability is requested to the new graduates, implying a deep reconsideration of the university curricula and the teaching methods.