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GIS AnalystAerospace Engineer
Approx. starting salaryNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Degree requirementOften useful but not essentialOften useful but not essential
Typical routeA levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
Work environmentOffice, FieldworkOffice, Workshop
People interactionLess soLess so
Hands-on workLess soLess so
ResearchLess soLess so
Career progressionProgress to chartered engineer, technical specialist, chief engineer or programme manager.

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