Compare Aerospace Engineers & Wind Energy Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Aerospace Engineers $147,600
Wind Energy Engineers $151,500

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers
Very Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers
Medium

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers
Medium

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers
Very Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace Engineers

6 related certifications

Certification for Wind Energy Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers

0 related certifications