Are you interested in pursuing a career in aerospace welding? Or maybe you have never heard of it and want to learn a bit more? At nexAir, we have answers! Lean on our industry KnowHow to gain more insight into aerospace welding and all it entails. 

Aerospace welding also referred to as structural welding, is used in aircraft and spacecraft construction and manufacturing industries. This process is commonly used in the manufacturing of larger structures in commercial aircraft and spacecraft. Aerospace welding is unlike other welding practices due to its cleanliness, levels of heating and cooling and extra precautions that need to be taken. While this practice has been around for a while, it has recently become a more popular career choice amongst welders. Why? The aerospace process has a few key benefits that are more appealing to welders such as: 

• Reduced costs
• Faster production
• Less design time
• Improved cleanliness

Common Welding Processes Used in Aerospace Welding: 

• Resistance
• Gas Metal-Arc
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• Electron Beam

Primary Materials Used:

There are many common materials used in the aerospace welding process, including but not limited to: 

• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Stainless Steel
• Carbon Steel
• Copper
• High-Alloy Tool Steel

Who is an aerospace welder and how do you become one? 

As previously mentioned, an aerospace welder is someone who welds in aircraft and spacecraft. It is an interesting and rewarding career path and is attainable to pursue. Aerospace welders must have a GED or high school diploma, pursue a four-year degree in welding and fabricating, or engineering, obtain an aerospace certification, get hands-on industry experience and get licensed. While this may seem like a long, difficult process – it is not and if you put your mind to it, you can become an aerospace welder in no time! 

Overall, aerospace welding is crucial to the creation of aerospace products. It is a highly sought-out career and very rewarding. To be involved in the aerospace welding industry, you must be willing to take the time to learn, go through extensive training and be eager to put in your best work. At nexAir, we continue to provide our customers in the welding industry with the knowledge, tools and training that they need to Forge Forward with all of the projects that they tackle. If you or someone you know needs more information on how nexAir can help you achieve your welding goals, please feel free to reach out – one of our team members would love to chat with you!