What does a military Mechanical Engineer go into after leaving the Armed Forces? Many people would just assume engineering... but there's more to it than just engineering!
Mechanical Engineers can be skilled in the following areas
Servicing and repairing the airframe or propulsion on aeroplanes and helicopters (e.g Engines, Flying controls, Hydraulics, Air conditioning, Landing gear or Fuel)
Servicing and repairing heavy support vehicles (tanks, fire engines, fuel bowsers)
Maintaining ground power units/generators
Manufacturing or modifying component parts (using manual and computer-operated machinery like drilling, milling, cutting and forming equipment)
Servicing and repair of weapons or explosives (rifles, pistols, machine guns, bombs, missiles)
Maintaining and repairing ejection seats, aircraft gun systems and missile launchers
Managing a team of Mechanical Engineers
Managing engineering projects
Project management
Problem solving
Leadership and resilience
Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Self-discipline, reliability and work ethic
Team Skills
Adaptability and resourcefulness
Project management, organisational skills, ability to get things done
Process compliance
Business intelligence
Flexibility
Engineering
Risk Assessing
Keeping up to date records
Training & Mentoring
Leaders and team members working to common purpose
Ability to earn respect
Leadership & Management
Engineering Project Manager
Engineering Consultant
Engineering Fitter
Aircraft Engineer
Plant Technician
Design & Test Technician
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Automotive technician.
General light engineering
Electro-mechanical engineer
Fabricator
Welder