How To Be a Rocket Scientist: 10 Powerful Tips to Enter the Aerospace Field and Launch the Career of Your Dreams

We are fortunate to be living in a new space renaissance. Reusable rockets. Space tourism. Returning to the moon. Going to Mars. Mining asteroids for precious metals.

The opportunities to join these efforts are also more plentiful than ever before in history. Just as the barriers to space are breaking down due to technological and commercial advances, the barriers to gaining an education and career in a space or aviation field have also disappeared thanks to the internet.

In this book by a 20+ year aerospace industry veteran, you will learn 10 powerful strategies and tactics to create your own unique trajectory into an exciting and rewarding role.

Tip #2 is to expand your concept of rocket science. It takes a large and diverse collection of people to make rockets or airplanes fly. Besides traditional scientists and engineers, it also takes people like accountants, graphic designers, interior designers, lawyers, human resource professionals, even food chefs. Who do you think makes food for the astronauts to eat on a space station?

Tip #3 is to associate with people in the field. Thanks to plentiful online events, online courses, and social media networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter; the average person has tremendous opportunities to find, learn from, and interact with leaders in space and aviation. Specific destinations and examples are provided in the book.

Written in a conversational and friendly style with humor and frank honesty, you'll feel like you are receiving a one-on-one mentoring session from someone who genuinely wants to see your success and happiness. This is no surprise, since the author has served as a mentor, advocate, and innovation champion for others throughout his career.

No matter where you live or what your formal education opportunities may be (or not be), this book will open your eyes to possibilities and opportunities that you never knew existed. The greatest journeys all begin with one step. Make your purchase of this book become a crucial step in your journey to create the career of your dreams in space or aviation.

Author: Brett Hoffstadt
Publisher: Aero Maestro
Published: 10/15/2021
Pages: 52
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d
ISBN: 9781956622027
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
Hoffstadt, Brett: - Brett Hoffstadt turned his love of airplanes and everything that flies into a rewarding career of 25+ years in the aerospace industry. As an aerodynamicist and then project engineer, he worked on military aircraft, sailplanes, missiles, and hypersonic re-entry vehicles. Throughout his career he volunteered his time and energy to promote the community, STEM careers, and those who wish to pursue them. He holds three aviation patents for devices and methods to improve energy efficiency at airports. As an innovation champion, he was instrumental in bringing new tools and processes into his employers such as 3-D printing, crowdfunding, and dedicated spaces for employee innovation. Brett Hoffstadt currently lives in northern California with his wife, two children, and pets. He is passionate about creating books to inspire and educate future generations. His other books include Success with Drones in Civil Engineering and Exploring Smart City Activity Book for Kids. His upcoming book, Goodnight Moon Base, is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2021.