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Question: A bunch of questions about job selection process at MEPS for the Air Force? My AFQT was 76 and my important line scores are Mechanical (M) 91 and Electrical (E) 98 My top 10 choices of jobs are 1. Flight Engineer 2. Engineering 3. A-10, F-15, U-2 Avionics Systems 4. F-16, F-117, CV-22 Avionics Systems 5. Tactical Aircraft Maintenance 6. Aircraft Hydraulic System 7. Aerospace Propulsion 8. Integrated Avionics Systems 9. Aircraft Loadmaster 10. Missile & Space Systems Maintenance Will all these jobs be opened when I pick my choices at MEPS? Can I sign up for jobs that are NOT open when I am at MEPS? If I can't sign up for jobs that are not currently open, then can I tell my job consoler that I will come back next month to see if the jobs I want are opened? If I choose Open General, will I end up in Services being a cook or something like that? I have heard that higher score on AFQT will get my desired job earlier and be shipped out sooner than people have lower AFQT score. Is that true? Any answer will be appreciated especially from a recruiter/job consoler or someone who's currently in the service.

Answer: Nope, it doesn't work that way. MEPS is given 40% of all jobs to assign, when they have assigned their quota of jobs, then they have to wait until the next budget year to receive another quota. 60% of all jobs, are reserved to be assigned in basic training, by those enlisting as in an Open Area. So there is no telling what AFSC's will be open 1,. Forget flight engineer, it is closed to new recruits, now you have to cross train into the AFSC. 2. With a 91 in mech and a 98 in elec, why would you go open general, instead of open mech or open elec ? 3. Your not forced into any AFSC 4. Higher scores do not mean you get a job faster or ship out faster. It just means you have a better chance of getting the AFSC you want. 5. Everyone is given a rating, based on AFQT score and your line score,and your previous education, in basic they assign jobs every week, at meps every month. NOTE on education: every AFSC has certain high school courses they want you to have taken. 2A3X1 - A-10, F-15, AND U-2 AVIONICS SYSTEMS - For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in physics and mathematics is desirable Which means, those who took algebra and physics in high School, have a far better chance of being assigned this AFSC. It adds points to your rating. if there are 5 slots open for a job and 10 people listed it as their top choice, then the 5 people with the highest rating, get the job. Those that didn't get the job, have their #2 choice, then become thier top choice. 6. At Meps, once your assigned a job, they then have to see when the next class slot is open, keeping in mind, that 6 of 10 class slots, are reserved to be assigned in basic. So it can be 8 months before a class slot is open. Tech Schools do not start new class's every week, some only have two class's each year, some 5 or 6, and some one every month. 7. Your elec or mech line score, have no bearing at all, for a AFSC that requires a general area line score, all they will look at is your Gen area score. 8, You shouldn't have much problem getting one of your desired choices, as long as there is actually a slot open. Thats in the mech or elec area. 9. If the job you want is not open, you can always refuse to enlist, but you have to understand, the job is not gonna come open the next month, if it is already closed. And it is doubtful your recruiter, would send you back to meps, if you refuse to enlist the first time. The recruiter, just wouldn't waste any more time on you, after you refused to enlist.

Question: Do atheists agree with this? I was an atheist since I was a child. The summer of 2006 was the point in time when I have converted to Christianity. Before converting, I was an atheist and the book "Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin was one of my favorite books. After converting to Christianity, I used my logic to realize a fish is not a sentient being like us and there is no way for the fish to know it must adapt in extreme conditions and become amphibian. I realized only humans are sentient, conscious and intelligent life forms. Christianity made me realize the theory of evolution is false. After becoming Christian, I still like the book of Darwin, but no more than a fairy tale. What assured me of the existence of a God? The Universe is a very complex system and all its laws work perfectly together - the laws of Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Genetics I have studied work perfectly together and they never interfere in a negative way with each other to create chaos - and because of this I realized there is an Engineer: If you look at all the pulleys and levers that drive the body, how the tendons and muscles and bones all work together, well, it's just amazing. God is a mechanical Engineer. If you look at all the chemical processes that drive the body, how the hormones and the brain and the glands and everything else all interact, well, it's just astounding. God has to be a chemical Engineer also. If you look at the circuitry of the body, how the thousands upon millions of nerve cells transmit signals from one part to another, well, it boggles the mind. God is an electrical Engineer also. the laws of Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Genetics I have studied work perfectly together and they never interfere in a negative way with each other to create chaos and because of this I realized there is a Creator Randomness can't create perfection Why are birds that live in warmer places smaller with lighter feathers than birds that live in cold places? Because God created them in such a way so they can adapt to the environment. Where does the question contradict Creationism? All the Christians I know don't believe in evolution they believe evolution is pseudo-science (false science created to explain the Universe without a God) in a million years time, if the planet hasn't been destroyed by a nuke or an asteroid Yes and this because of God's protection. If God didn't exist our planet would be destroyed because randomness can't protect from accidents

Answer: I don't believe for a minute that you were ever an atheist. Only creationists believe that atheists worship Darwin and read Origin of Species over and over again. Only creationists believe that evolution says that fish somehow knew they needed to change. I thought your religion discouraged lying. Oddly enough, the more someone knows about biology and physiology, the more likely they are to accept evolution. Only the marginally educated say, "Oooh, complicated, a magic man must have done it." Actual experts in the field generally say tnat no engineer in his right mind would design something so unnecessarily complicated and that the human body looks exactly like the result of parallel evolution of separate systems.

Question: Engineering Question: I want to get into University of Waterloo, but not first year, instead second year? Hey, I am planning to go to the University of Alberta for fall 2010, then transfer to the University of Waterloo later on. I want to take "Systems and Design Engineering" at the university of waterloo, but no such course is offered at the University of Alberta. Here are a list of the engineering courses offered at the University of Alberta: Areas of Study: * Chemical Engineering * Chemical Engineering: Biomedical Option * Chemical Engineering: Computer Process Control Option * Chemical Engineering: Oil Sands Option * Civil Engineering * Civil Engineering: Biomedical Option * Civil Engineering: Environmental Option * Computer Engineering * Computer Engineering: Software Option * Computer Engineering: Nanoscale System Design Option * Electrical Engineering * Electrical Engineering: Biomedical Option * Electrical Engineering: Nanoengineering Option * Engineering Physics (only available in Traditional Program) * Engineering Physics: Nanoengineering Option (only available in Traditional Program) * Materials Engineering * Materials Engineering: Biomedical Option * Materials Engineering: Nano and Functional Materials Option * Mechanical Engineering * Mechanical Engineering: Biomedical Option (Co-op only) * Mining Engineering * Petroleum Engineering SO what engineering should I get into so that I can hopefully transfer to the University of Waterloo later on for the Sytems and Design Engineering course????

Answer: see the Pearson's chi square test

Question: Australian skilled migration-cohabiting couples? My partner and I are in the process of emigrating to Australia. However, the skilled migration visa is through him as he is on the critical list. (MECHANICAL Engineer). We are not married but we have managed to get me through proving we are a cohabiting couple, with intention to get married. My question is; Once I get my visa does this mean that if things didn't work out with our relationship, would it still be Ok for me to stay in Australia permanently? Or would we have to had been married?

Answer: If you are coming to Australia on a permanent visa (subclass 175, 176), you both have Permanent Residence from the day you land here. Even though you applied as a secondary applicant on his visa, the visa you have been granted is completely independent of his visa and if the relationship breaks down, you are still an Australian PR and can live and work here permanently. The fact that you are not married is irrelevant - Australia treats de facto (and same sex) couples the same as married couples. The answer above is talking about Partner visas and that's not what you have been granted. Partner visas are for the foreign partners of Australian citizens and PRs when they want their partner to join them here and the rules are completely different from those for skilled migration visas. Just one point though. I know you haven't suggersted that this is the situation, but it wouldn't be a good idea to walk out very soon after you get here. In that case, DIAC could have cause to say that you obtained your visa fraudulently and that you were not actually in a 'genuine and continuing relationship' as required for a secondary applicant for a permanent visa. There is however no requirement to advise them of a relationship breakdown so they would be very unlikely to find out that it had occurred unless your partner turned nasty, but keep it in mind for at least a few months.

Question: Would it be a mistake to become a Marine Officer? I'll be graduating from a good university in Mechanical Engineering soon. I can easily make $60,000 a year straight out of college (plus benefits and extras). However, I'm extremely interested in becoming a Marine Officer. Even though it's something that I want to do, I sometimes wonder if I'm making a mistake. Would I be wasting my degree, youth, and time becoming a Marine Officer. Really, I have no idea what being a Marine Officer is all about or if it's something that I'd enjoy. What I'm asking for are some opinions on the matter, I guess. Would it be a mistake to become a Marine Officer instead of pursuing a career in engineering? Would I be wasting my time, youth, degree, or anything else by doing this? I just want to make it clear that I am in no way putting down the Marine Corps by asking my question. About 95% of the time, I feel like it is where I belong. It is very demanding, challenging, and honorable. All my life, I've been drawn to the military- more the Marines and Army than the other branches. After high school I came very close to enlisting (USMC), but instead chose college because a parent got a job at the last second with the school and I would get free tuition. I took that as a sign. I'm by no means worried about money. I'd rather do something of substance that means something. It's important to always consider the other side of the argument, and that is what I'm doing here. This is a huge step, and I want to consider every aspect. I've been thinking about this for a little over a year now. By the way, I'm full informed about OCS and the process. I'm actually in the process of applying right now. When I say I have no idea what being a Marine Officer is all about, I mean because I've never actually been one. I only know what I read. As for my reasons, there are a few. Most importantly, it's something that I "feel" I should do. The constant challenge, honor, and leadership are part of why I want to do it.

Answer: As Lava said, you need to decide what it is that you want out of life. I'm a retired Marine Corps officer, Lieutenant Colonel, who had a BS in Aerospace Engineering from a great Engineering University. I went to flight training in Pensacola FL, flew military aircraft, operated as an F-4 Phantom aircrew from aircraft carriers (yep, Marines fly from carriers) and many airstrips around the world. Was a squadron aircraft maintenance officer - my Aero background was very helpful on a couple of occaisions (not much difference between Aero and Mechanical Engr). Served on high level headquarters staff where the logic and reasoning ability that was taught to me in my engineering courses paid major dividends in the analysis and decision making of complex military operational problems. I was also fortunate to have been selected to attend the Naval Postgraduate School where I earned a Masters in Operations Research/Systems Analysis (Industrial Engineering subj). You mentioned $60K - not really all that great, but it depends on where you intend to work. The real pay comes with an MS degree. That aside, the pay for a military officer is excellent especially considering that a significant portion of pay for housing, subsistence, and others allowances is not taxable. The real payoff is knowing that you are the best of the best as a leader of Marines, regardless of your college degree. I never had a bad day, bad week, bad month, or bad year for a 27 year period ("bad" is a relative term in the Marine Corps). Every day was challenging, some more than others. I served in combat and operated in some pretty austere environments, but the Marine Corps made sure I was well trained so that nothing was unexpected. To be a Marine, you have to be a special breed who wants to be part of a military force that others avoid because it is "hard". If you have what it takes, apply for OCS. That will be the 1st test to see if you are a "special" breed - only about 65% make it to a commission. Best wishes. Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps-Retired Edit: Noted your addition - if this is what you want to do, DO it. You only live once. A Marine Corps career is full of challenges and tradition. Tradition that follows you for your entire life. Something that the other three military Services have not acquired over the past 200+ years. Go to a VFW or American Legion Hall and ask who the Semper Fi guys are. You will get a response and probably a HooRay. The Army, Navy, and Air Force don't have that type of comaradrie. It could be the size of the military organization or tradition of espirit de corps just is not taught to them. You will find organizations such as the Green Beret do have such an espirit de corps and so does the Navy Seals. The Air Force, never saw it. Go forth and do great things for your country and yourself. Never look back. Focus only on the future since that is where you make your place in history! There is honor in society and within yourself for those who are United States Marines and call themselves such. When a military force breaks down a door to rescue a hostage and they identify themselves as "United States Marines, be calm, we are here to take you home" - this gets attention that all American citizens know and appreciate. If you qualify after OCS, you too can become a member of the few, something that I have had the privilege to be for over 45 years (27 active and 18 retired). There are NO "EX" Marines. There are only "former" Marines or retired Marines. There are only Ex Army, Ex Navy, and Ex Air Force! So you decide what you want to be a part of - the best or the next best!!! USMC- Retired

Question: What to think of, when choosing a career path...? Hey guys, I'm in the process of picking a career... I'm currently 25years old, and I'm putting a lot of thought to how long my schooling will take, how old will I be then, and how much will I be able to earn after graduating. In my current position, should MONEY be the primary deciding factor in choosing a career or passion??? My interests are around Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Design and Architecture.... I guess something with a bit more earning potential, and job security would have to be medical field, possibly something in business or Law.... Any feedback From you experiences would be much appreciated... THx much =)

Answer: Mechanical engineering is good pay.However not always needed for long lengths of time.I would choose something needed and in demand.Whatever you choose seek pay,stability,demand.

Question: Royal engineers becoming chartered.? Hi I am planning to start a Mechanical engineering degree (hopefully to masters level) this year. After graduation I am thinking of becoming an officer with the royal engineers for about 7 to 10 years. It states on the army website: "Although an engineering or technical degree is not required to join the Corps, if you do have an engineering degree or technical background there are opportunities as your career progresses to further your qualifications and either gain Chartered Engineer status or qualify as a Chartered Surveyor" How long would it take to become chartered while with the royal engineers? (I know it is hard to say because it is probably dependant on allot of things, a rough estimate is ok) Also any information and personal experiences of the royal engineers include application process and training would be very helpful. Thank you

Answer: Cant offer any useful help as my grandad left the engineers in 1919! However you might find the British Army Rumour site useful. Lots of experience to draw on. http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums.html

Question: Need to know about Career as A Pilot !? Hi, I have done quite a bit of reading on the internet as to how to become an airline but I would like to hear from someone who is currently in the process of flight training (private / commercial license). I have done mechanical engineering (2008) and am 23 years old now. I actually want to change my career to this direction. From all the reading that I have done so far, it turns out this one is one of the toughest jobs to get into unless you are seriously ambitious. That was the intro and these things I want to know: 1. What are the best flying schools in UK/Australia or anywhere else for international students (I am a NZ permanent resident) and how much do they cost ? For example:- cost to get private license and then the cost to get commercial license (and how much time will it take !) 2. Secondly there are so many other things I got bumped into while reading on the net, like multi engine rating, night rating, instrument rating etc. Do these things need to be done separately after getting private / commercial license ? 3. Thirdly, people say you need to get lot of flying experience before hand in order to get a job in an airline ! But you can only get as much experience as they will provide you in the training ! or do we need to hire a plane after that ? 4. Lastly, if everything goes smoothly at what age can I start working as a co-pilot / first officer considering that I am 23 now. Thanks Amare

Answer: Oh boy... this is gonna be fun! i'm about to take my commercial check ride and i go to school in the USA and it's taken me just under 2 years to get this far. the private took me about 4 months, the IFR rating took me about 3 months and the commercial has taken me a while. (i slowed down a lot on the commercial so it's partly my fault) best flyings school? well can't speak for Aus. or NZ but just about any smaller type school is better. i'm going to a big name school in the US (not Embry Riddle but a bigger one) and i wish i had gone to a smaller school. smaller schools can concentrate on your more and can get you all the time you need as long as you have the $$ (will talk more about the $ later) ratings: you're going to need your IFR (instrument flight rules) rating, commercial and probably your multi engine, high performance, complex and high altitude endorsement. this seems like a lot but the multi engine is the biggest and hardest (not that hard) and the rest you just have to get signed off from an instructor. now i realize that all the things i've been talking about so far are all geared toward the USA regulations, i don't know how/if they do it differently in NZ/AUS. (I'm looking to move to NZ to work for a sight seeing tour group that i have a connection with) flying experience: yes. you need it. it's allllllll about hours. thats what companies look at and in the US now about 1000 total and 500 multi engine hours are about normal. i've been flying (for school) for about 2 years and i have 200 hours, so it takes a while. thats where being an instructor helps, you can build time and it's good time cuz you learn a lot. money... you need it, lots of it. i'm at a part 141 school (pro. flight school) and i've spent about 44,000 US dollars in my flight training. now if you do it at a private airport you can usually do it for less cuz i'm being charged out my *** for awful planes but the instruction is good. if you have any questions please email me org13@yahoo.com and i'd love to explain how i'd do it over again if i could ;) good luck and keep em flying!

Question: Is this a good Cover Letter? Good Morning, Iâ€™m inquiring about the position of Outside Sales. As an aggressive self starter who is not intimidated by hard work I have experience in sales, engineering, training and business management. I believe in being flexible while working within the goals and policies of (company). In 2001 I started a small business I have experience working with customers on many different levels I have developed customer relationships from scratch and increased sales with current customers. I hold an Accredited Instructor Certification which I have used to develop training programs for customers that increase exposure and customer confidence in the company Iâ€™m representing. Designing pneumatic systems for customers has also given me extensive experience with Hydraulic, Mechanical and Electrical processes. Thank you for considering me. Please see my resume for further details or call me at

Answer: You want to make sure that in the beginning of your cover letter you have both your contact info. and the name and contact info. of the organization or company your resume will be going to. It would be even better if you had the exact name of the person who'll be receiving your info. At the end of a cover letter, I like to mention the name of the position being applied for again (i.e. thank you again for considering me for the Outside Sales position...). I find that it helps the reader, especially when you have a lot of info in your letter. Also at the end of your cover letter, let them know what number you can be reached at and when you plan to follow-up (give them 1 week to respond before you follow-up). Oh, and let them know where you found out about the position within the first paragraph (i.e. while searching the classifieds in the State Newspaper I .....). Some companies just like to know that info. Other than that, just have someone proof read for spelling and grammatical errors and you should be fine. Good luck

Question: Why most of the engineering graduates form India do not have any application or practical skills? For example, electrical engineers who have not seen or worked on power generation and distribution,mechanical engineers who do not understand anything about the design and production process and computer engineers who waste 4 years to learn some Java and C programming etc.It is really pathetic that the education system is wasting such young talents.I have met people from Europe,China and Taiwan with 1 or 2 years of vocational training posses the right skills and are most sought after by manufacturers. They don't talk much but they will do an excellent job.

Answer: I studied at MSU at Baroda India, so I know that this is very true. Colleges do not work with Industries and students just want to pass with hi marks so they do not try anything other than books and notes. For example they have to write journal, which is nothing but copy after copy of same thing year after years. Students do not want to go to see real things in the industries or construction site. They do not go to classes (many many) just copy some ones notes, but pass with distinction. They have no home work. So Graduates from India have no practicle training and vocational back ground as they get in to job market. They have operated only a bicycle at the most. They can not cut a sheet metal even with two hands. However they catch up fast once they are in working environment. They do well in any field and company. One of my US interviewer asked me what machines I used as a child? I said a bicycle when I was 15. He said he drove a tractor when he was 6 year old. He was surprized that I became a Mech. Engr. He gave me job to design tractor and I did very well. Indian students have vision if not the practical experience at the on set. India was very rural but now it is becoming more indstrial. What India needs is more mass production Industries, own and foreign, so future graduates will have both vision and the hands on knowledge too.

Question: Is this a good Cover Letter? Good Morning, As an aggressive self starter who is not intimidated by hard work Iâ€™m inquiring about the position of Outside Sales. I have experience in sales, engineering, training and business management. I believe in being flexible while working within the goals of policies of (company). Having started a small business I have experience working with customers on many different levels I have developed customer relationships from scratch and increased sales with current customers. Using my Accredited Instructor Certification I have developed training programs for customers which increase exposure and customer confidence in the company Iâ€™m representing. While most of my experience has been with pneumatic products I have excellent mechanical aptitude which gives me the ability to understand applications that require knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical processes. Thank you for considering me. Please see my resume for further details or call me at

Answer: it's generaly good but there are a few things that are gramatically akward and a few things that are gramatically incorrect. it is akward to open paragraphs, especially your first paragraph with "as an aggressive self starter", or "having started a small business"...the information is good but the tense feels strange, i would state the facts first ("I am inquiring about the position"...and then follow with the more supportive information. in the second paragraph, the fact that you started a small business is good to open with but i wouldn't use the past perfect tense, it creates a less stong impact than you could have be using simple past tense. : "in 2006 (date optional) I started my ownbusiness selling pnuematic products. While running this small business I gained considerable experience in... i would also reconsider opening the sentense w/ "using my accredited instructor certificate, and just say, "I hold a", or "I earned my" --it's great to mention you have one, theres just something about the style of opening sentences saying, having/as an/using my that gives a sense that you assume your reader already knows those things about you, but the reader does not know those things about you yet, so share the info with the tone that these are facts you are presenting for the fitst time. the only true error is at the end of the secong paragraph..."I believe in being flexable while workiing in the goals and policies of (company). maybe all you need to fix is to change goals of policies to goals and policies to avoid the mistake, i would also reconsider using the word "believe" and perhaps use "enjoy" or "aspire"...dunno if those are right but believe is almost a little too abstract, i'd like awork there that speaks more to the fact that this is what you actually do rather than your moral....also i wouls not say that you work "within goals" since that conotes that the goals are limitations. i would say work towards achieving goals and work within policies,,,...something like that...policies are a framework of limitations and goals ideal stretch continually in at least one direction, so what you do with goals and what you do with policies can be the differense between drive and temperence. hope this helps. sounds like you are well qualified. good luck!

Question: Interview a mechanical engineer? I need to iinterview a mechanical engineer for my school project. I would really appreciate it. 1.What field are you currently engaged in? 2.What processes are you involved in? 3.What is the average income per your for someone in your field? 4.How many hours do you work weekly? 5.What are some procedures at your work place? 6.Where is your work place located? 7.How many years of college did you attend? 8.What courses would you recommend? 9.What field of mechanical engineering do you recommend? 10.Do you enjoy what you do? 11.How long have you been working in mechanical engineering? 12.What kind of benefits do you receive? 13.What is the best place to work? 14.What is the best college to attend? 15.How much time do you spend on research? 16.What groups where you involved in? 17. What is your name and email for further contact and as a resource.

Answer: 1. Aerospace/defence 2. New product design, design review, prototyping, DFM 3. $50,000 - $75,000 per year 4. 40-50 5. ISO 9000 6. Tulsa, OK 7. 2 8. Parametric Modeling, Trigonometry, Descriptive Geometry, Statics and Strengths of Materials, College Physics 9. Aerospace or Petroleum related 10. Very much! 11. 10 years 12. Full medical, AD&D, 401K, 2-3 weeks paid vacation 13. A small to medium sized company with flexible schedule and few women. 14. Big trade/technical schools where you can double major in Engineering Design and Manufacturing Tech and that offer year-round classes. (OSU- Tech) 15. Depends on the project; usually about 30-40% of total design hours. 16. None. 17. Joel, jwsuffridge@yahoo.com Good luck!

Question: How is Mechanical Engineering? Hey, I am a grade 12 student and I have applied to university for a Mechanical Engineering program. I am wondering what job opportunities I might have after I graduate, and how difficult the process might be. If there are any Mechanical Engineers out there, I'd like to know your opinion. My average is at 90% right now.

Answer: Opportunities -- Mechanical Engineers deal with anything that move, energy, power, and are the generalist in the engineering world. The opportunities are endless, automobiles need to be redesigned for better mileage and safety, the US and China are both going to the moon again, we need more mass transportation, etc. Difficult the process - If you are talking education, it is one of the more difficult degrees to get but at the same time one of the most awarding. It depends on which university you go to. Some care about education some care about research. Some teacher are crap some are great. Some schools will give you a worthless degree some will you a great degree. Just because the school has a name doesn't mean your education is great. It really depends on how much effort YOU put into it.

Question: Hi, i am a graduate Mechanical Engineer from Lahore,Pakistan.? I have selected by one of the KSA(saudi arabia) employer for the post of planning engineer in Riyadh,KSA(saudi arabia). I am a married person so i was also entitled for family status in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.I have almost completed all of the paper/documents requirmement for my visa.The recruitment agency (through whichi am going abroad) says when my visa will be stamped from Saudi Embassy Karachi,Pakistan, my all documents(My engineering degree, National Identity Card,Passport with visa stamped) will be returned to me but the arabic translation of my engineering degree(which i got attested from saudi embassy at my own expense just for sake of family status requirment) will not be returned to me but will be retained by saudi embassy. My some other colleagues along with my elder brother who are already working in Saudi Arabia says that there all documents were returned to them including arabic translation after Visa Process. Can anyone pleaseeeeeeeeeee help me that what is the latest procedure for Saudi Embassy????? I am extremely confused and tensed nowadays due to this issue.Kindly help me plsssssssss... Regards,

Answer: All personal documents (diplomas, certificates, marriage contract, birth certificates, school credentials, etc) translated to arabic, sealed and stamped by the Saudi Embassy or any other authorized departments are only being used or the purpose of verification. What are going to be retained are the photo copies and the originals shall be returned. My company in Jeddah has just returned all the arabic translated documents (including marriage contract) of my colleague in Dubai who happens to be relocating there with his wife when all the working and residence visas were approved and released.

Question: does anybody know how church bells work? I want to know how the weight of the bell is moved by pulling on ropes?, what is the engineering/mechanical process? - from the pulling of the rope through to the movement of the bell? A web reference showing illustration would be appreciated.

Answer: At the top of the bell there is an "axis of rotation" (an axel, a shaft). To the shaft is mounted a groved wheel. To the wheel is attached a rope that goes down. The "bell ringer" pulls the rope, initiating a rotation of the bell. He then releases the rope, and the bell starts rotating back. Like a swing, the bell ringer synbchronises his move with the bell, giving it a little more "pull" every time. The hammer, by inertia, stays vertical. When the bell reaches enough swing, the hammer hits the bell and the shell of the bell start vibrating... As long as the bell ringer keeps his movement synchronous with the bell.... "Bangoing... Bangoing..."!

Question: Trying to help find a Mechanical Engineering job for boyfriend? Here's my situation, my boyfriend is from Ireland and in the process of finding a job in the states Washington state more specifically. What I'm asking is where are the most helpful places to start in search of a job. He will be graduating in November of this year. Like other newly graduated ME, he has little experience in the professional ME field. Any help or places to start looks or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank-You to everyone for your responses :)

Answer: In Washington state? Yuck! too much rain, and hippy tree-huggers. Oh well. There is Boeing, the airplane company, but more than likely, they would only be interested in hiring an intern or someone with a doctoral or master's degree, especially related to aerospace. I don't believe they would want to go through the hassle of a work visa for a mere BS. There may opportunities in HVA but he would need to have a Professional Engineer license - which he would not have a recent graduate. Have him consider energy/petroleum, there is lots more money and opportunity, and the jobs are in beautiful states, like Texas and Louisiana. This is the most lucrative field in ME and there is a constant international demand in the Middle East, Western Europe , and Latin America.

Question: What is modeling and simulation of processes in the engineering sense? It was recently suggested to me that I consider pursuing modeling and simulation of processes in engineering (example: modeling and simulation of biomedical processes in biomedical engineering). What skills would I need to do something like this and what would be involved in the sense of: civil engineering electrical/computer engineering mechanical engineering chemical engineering biomedical engineering

Answer: I took a masters degree in computer science with a strong concentration on modeling and simulation 30 years ago. Then the requirements included differential equations [including partial DE], continuous systems modeling and discrete systems modeling. I'd also recommend work in statistical experimental design and optimization, and general systems theory [as described by George Klir]. You might also consider computer graphics -- you may need it to display the results of your modeling. Physics, chemistry, anatomy, etc. would be useful in understanding the behind the work you are modeling. While there is a lot of software available for modeling, building the models requires the ability to understand what you are modeling and many of the fields you mentioned model the real, time-dependent, continuous, world, rather than logic based systems which progress in steps.

Question: Hey Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Computer Engineers....What do you think? Our son has been in a program for 2 years for Mechanical Engineering...They have co-ops through out the program...he has just reached the level where he would begin co-oping this summer...and was in the process of being hired...He has had a light bulb moment so to speak...and by taking an electrical course has discovered how much he likes it...so now...he has decided to change direction...Wants to switch to a Electrical Engineer as his emphasis, with a second emphasis on Computer Engineering (has always been extremely intelligant in this area)...My question is....does this sound like a good choice?...What are the pros and cons compared to a mechanical engineer degree...I support what ever direction he goes....I am just wanting food for thought....Thank you.

Answer: If it gets him a job he's happy with, then I would say it's a good choice. I graduated a few years ago with a BSME. I shared many of the first few years worth of courses with all types of engineers. Once co-op started, the courses became more specialized. Of course, curriculum is different between schools but it seems like a good time to switch. If you wait, the worst case would be a few credit hours down the drain but it's entirely possible those courses could count as some type of elective. As for pros and cons... there is no bigger pro than being happy with your job. The only con I can think of is that ME is a little more broad and can lead to a wider job market. But, my guess is that ME and EE both are doing decently well now. I don't know anyone from my graduating class that didn't either go into a graduate program or find a job. I believe the job market is better now than it was a few years ago. So one could guess that finding a good job shouldn't be a problem either way.

Question: I want to be an engineer. I like mechanical and architectural engineering both very well. Which one pays most? Anything you can tell me about engineering would be great...the schooling process, the pros and cons, the expected income, the hardship of making it in that field, the complications or simplicities if any...etc. I really have thought long and hard about this and I am approaching a point in my life now where I can start back to school and get my education. I am excited to be well educated in something I love so much but I need to know enough about it to be sure I love it, Honestly it is one of many fields I have had to chose from. The medical field has many things to offer but I have chosen this over all of those options so far.

Answer: If salary is your sole motivation you should become a contract killer, bank manager or a slave trader. As a mechanical engineer I can only recommend you mechanical engineering. You learn a lot about all sorts of scientific fields, like electrical engineering, ergonomics, general physics, chemistry, informatics, simulation, fluid mechanics, process analysis, material sciences, thermodynamics and last but not least mathematics. And you can work in a lot of possible areas, as mechanical engineering is needed everywhere from medical sciences to car design, from chainsaw manufacturing to robotics. ;)

Question: I have been offered a job in Ste Ascon oil Benin in Mechanical Engineer. How can I check its authenticity ? One day I got an email from some who asked me to send my resume for a good job in Benin. I did so. Then, I got a questionaire to send replies. I again did so. Next day I was informed that I have been offered a job in an oil company (Ste Ascon oil) AND ASKED ME TO SEND $ 1450 FOR PROCESSING FEE RELATING TO WORK / VISA PERMIT. Is it correct ? Can some one reply.

Answer: It's a scam. there have been many questions here at Yahoo on similar emails. It's just another way to get you to send money. There is no job, there never was. When a company is willing to pay you a huge salary, but somehow won't pay for the visa fees, clearly it's a scam.

Question: My career? Pilot? engineer? ok well i'm 18 and about tym i made a choice?? well i am confused now, if i wanna be a pilot or an aerospace engineer i find the flying planes really interesting,, but i find the production process even more interesting,, like makeing and desinging planes,, my first plan was mechanical engineering, but now i decided i knw most stuff about cars and engines and stuff so i need more of a challege like aerospace,,ann yesterday the idea of becoming a pilot struck me?? now i'am lost somewhere in between?? any pilots here? or engineers who can help me?? well i am more of a science person,, find everything pretty interesting like electronics and stuff and space and physics (i study about theese in my free time) etc!!!!!!!!! the list goes on but the final choice has come down the aero engineering and pilot,, but will it be easy to get a job as a pilot?? can someone give me some info or advise to help me out

Answer: I'd go for the engineering degree. You can always become a pilot later. I never finnished college and although I've had a great flying career, that's all I know how to do. Think about being 22 with an engineering degree and still asking yourself this same question. But then it won't be a question of which one but a question of do you do both.

Question: Is being an engineer worth the schooling? I have always been very mechanical and love that process of designing things, and following through with making them and possibly utilizing them. I want to be a mechanical engineer, and specifically design firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition. I wouldn't mind designing cars, planes, or other similiar things, but I want to be able to make a good amount of money for the college education I am going to have to pay off. Anyone has any original job outlook, salary, ratings (how well people like it), and stuff that isn't from some website, but from what you know? Cause I hate when people just post links to nothing.

Answer: That question becomes tougher as the cost of education skyrockets. The cost of education won't be getting much cheaper as well, but it is a committement that you have to make regardless. What is your other option? Spending your life as the engineers assistant? Spending the next 50 years always wondering how your life would have been different if you would have finished engineering school. My advice is to start with the less expensive 2 year Community Colleges, to get your first two years of college completed. That gets you half way. Consider working at a large corporation where they provide "tuition assistance". Consider the military, where they will pay a large portion of your tuition. You still have student loans available. The job outlook for engineers is always great --- especially for mechanical and electrical engineers. The salary and pay/ benefits are always good. There is nothing to dwell on there --- the future for engineering has been good for years. It is the one profession that will always be cutting edge. BTW --- you don't need an engineering degree to tinker with firearms, and designing new cartridges. Most of that has been done, and people are still doing it now. Yahoo has a nice hunting section discussing reloading and new old cartridges as well.

Question: What is the process for joining ROTC from NYU? im a sophomore at NYU and i am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Physics. I would want to join the Air Force ROTC, but NYU does not offer that. can someone tell me what I should do? General information about attending college with ROTC would be great! =] (I have already contacted a recruiter, I just need some general info about this) Thanks

Answer: If NYU isn't an AFROTC host school, then you'll do your ROTC at a nearby host university. This is called a crosstown agreement. NYU has a crosstown agreement with Manhattan College. You'd attend NYU, as you do now, but you'd do your ROTC at MC. MC is home to Air Force ROTC Detachment 560. You should contact the detachment: Phone: 718-862-7201 Fax: 718-862-7900 Email: afrotc@manhattan.edu Website: http://home.manhattan.edu/~afrotc/ Institution Code: 002758

Question: Hey Mechanical, Electrical Engineers and Computer Engineers...what do you think? Our son has been in a program for 2 years for Mechanical Engineering...They have co-ops through out the program...he has just reached the level where he would begin co-oping this summer...and was in the process of being hired...He has had a light bulb moment so to speak...and by taking an electrical course has discovered how much he likes it...so now...he has decided to change direction...Wants to switch to a Electrical Engineer as his emphasis, with a second emphasis on Computer Engineering (has always been extremely intelligant in this area)...My question is....does this sound like a good choice?...What are the pros and cons compared to a mechanical engineer degree...Thank you. Hey...don't assume I am not supporting him...I very much support him...and told him I have this odd sense of relief...it feels like it lines up more with him...I told him the reason he is going to college is so he can do something in life that he likes...and if he feels like he should go this direction, then he should do it, even if he has to go a little longer...better now, than later...I was just trying to get him food for thought...I don't believe there was anything in my question referring to not wanting him to do it...you shouldn't be so quick to judge what my intentions are...I am all about him being happy.

Answer: Ill give you the reality of what your son will face when he gets out of college. Sure those degrees sound fancy, but everyone in the industry know its all BS. Mechanical Engineers mainly fabricate parts for manufactures, its a lot of AutoCad, long hours, and lots of deadlines. Actually this market is flooded with mechanical engineers, all fresh out of college, so its highly competitive. Electrical engineers however have a more broad spectrum of field choices. Such as Industrial, Residential, commercial, or the army corp. Residential Electrical Engineers if with the right company can make a lot of money early on in their career if they land themselves with a major builder such as KB homes, toll brothers, or any other major builder. Mechanical you dont have as much diversity as an electrical engineer.... hope this helps

Question: Should I major in mechanical or chemical engineering? I'm trying to decide my major and I have to do it within the next few days! At this point I've taken both intro to mechanical and chemical engineering classes, but I still don't know which one I like better. Sometimes I like mechanics better, sometimes I like chemistry better. However, if I chose chemical I'd be a little behind because I have to catch up on organic chemistry, whereas with mechanical I am right on track already. Since I've taken more mechanics-related courses, going into chemical engineering would be stepping out of my current "comfort zone" in terms of the subject matter (although in high school I used to think I liked chemistry better after taking one year of it, then I took so many physics-type courses that now I am more comfortable with physics). Part of the reason I want to switch to chemical is that I think the field is a newer emerging field, with more opportunities for innovation, while I've heard some say that mechanical engineering has all been done--most of the jobs are repetitively tweaking little aspects of designs like turbine blades, etc. At the same time, there are still lots of different kinds of mechanical engineering jobs out there since it's so broad, so I'm sure it can't be all repetitive. I think the product design, robotics, aerospace, biomechanical (designing surgical tools, replacement joints), and "Disney-imagineering" aspects of it are very neat. I'm also interested in the environmental, medical, and material/substance development part of chemical engineering, not so much the process control part (which, if my understanding is correct, is controlling the flow of chemicals through pipes in the factory plant, etc.), even though I do enjoy the mathematical work associated with heat/mass transfer. One of my dilemmas is that most of my current "support group" is in the mechanical engineering department--the professors I know, the people and students I am friends with, etc. I think it's really important to have people you can rely on when you need help, companionship, or people to work together. I'm afraid that if I go into chemical, I am going to really have a hard time because I don't have anyone to collaborate with or talk to. Although of course I know I'd eventually make friends, I think at least for this next semester it would be rather difficult and I'd be mostly on my own. I would really miss the people that I've become good friends with. Every time I think I've made up my mind to switch to chemical, then I see people from my mechanical classes and realize how much I would miss them all. Also, I don't know how specialized chemical engineering is. Is it possible to work in a more mechanical-related industry with a degree in chemical engineering, or is it possible to work in a more chemical-related industry with a degree in mechanical engineering? Still, it's really tempting because I feel like chemical engineering might be a subject I'd really enjoy, once I got caught up in the curricula, plus it has a lot of new opportunities and research. Sometimes I get tired of the same old forces and vectors and moments routine. As a side note, I don't know if I'll continue to permanently work in an industry. Actually, I've always been interested in becoming either a teacher or a professor. I have no clue what to decide! Any suggestions? Thanks for reading this long post!

Answer: In all honesty, MEs and ChEs can both do most of each other's jobs. However, the knowledge of chemistry is a pretty good advantage. The only time there might be minimal value in the knowing chem is if you specialize in machine design. Anyone who tries to tell you that a ChE has fewer options on location has no clue. There is also no difference in industries. Just knowing chem "separates the men from the boys"; you can pick up a lot of chem OTJ or in personal study, but what have you lost or given up? ChE is generally recognized as the most challenging degree to get. If you start to wash out of ChE, you can always change to ME, but it's harder to do the converse.

Question: Is the Draftsman/CADD occupation a good field? I am having trouble finding employment and I'm thinking of going back to school. My main goal is to get a Mechanical Engineering Degree but I can't afford it right now. I was thinking of going to the local Community College and studying CADD/ Drafting so that I'd have a good job while I pursue my ME degree and a "foot in the door" to the engineering process.

Answer: The answer is yes, it's a good field. But the problem many today are having is that they're heavily project-based. And with the economic recession, many design projects have been put on hold or cancelled. However, with the stimulus' focus on jumpstarting construction projects, we may see an upsurge. If that happens, then job opportunities for you would improve. For a while, government was doing a lot of hiring and civil engineers were in high demand. Civil engineers do quite a bit of CADD! But then government began having financial woes and the demand took a header. But that's the nature of the business, ups and downs. As an alternative, I do know of some students who are combining their CADD background with computer animation / gaming. And that's because gaming has become pretty popular as more and more people have been turning to video games.

Question: How does a water cooler work? I am doing a research project on water coolers and before I can state how to improve the efficiency of water coolers I need to show that I understand the science and engineering principles behind the whole process. Even though I've spent many hours looking through books and journal articles I cannot find a source that explains the technical side well enough for a first-year mechanical engineering student to understand. Help!

Answer: I assume you refer to drinking water cooler, not a water chiller. A water cooler is composed of -bubbler and tray -control water valve -filter -compressor and capillary tube -tank and evaporator coil -condenser coil and fan -cool compartment (optional) -cabinet with internal insulation this last one may be with elongated tray to allow access by handicapped The cycle is exactly the same as any air conditioner except the evaporator is a coil wound around the reservoir tank. the heat remover is discharged directly to the internal room and as is very low quantity, is considered negligible by AC designer. The temperature of the water is about 55 deg F. The media is refrigerant 132a with no chlorine. w/evaporation t=45 to 47 deg F. Total heat rejection is about 1.75 input. and air condensing t= 105 deg F There are two major ways of improving efficiency. 1. using thicker insulation and 2. improving heat rejection. I had in my mind a a never realized project of improving efficiency that may be of use for your project: You may use the water that is wasted while the user is drinking and spray it over the condenser coil, that may result as a higher heat rejection and may alleviate the work of the compressor elevating the efficiency. Work on it!

Question: i have good grades for high school; then went and did 1 year of mechanical engineering in my local university? in semester 1 my gpa was 2.01 and in the second semester my gpa was 0.33 (due to some problems i experienced) i now want to go abroad (US) and start over my degree as a freshman and not a sophomore, would my bad college grades still be considered when applying to a university. Also should in the application process should i apply from scratch ( freshman) or would i have to apply for a transfer since i completed more than 10 credits already

Answer: With your GPA and epic course Failures, you wouldn't have the credit hours required to be considered a sophomore. Once way or another, if you supply them with them or not, they'll find out on your own if you have other college transcripts. You can't run from your past.

Question: Double Major Mechanical Engineering/Power Engineering(EE) ? Im a Mechanical Engineering student right now who's in his third year of a five year intensive engineering program. I used to be in EE back when i started in engineering and before the year started i had interviewed with a big Electric Power Company. Well today i was informed by them that there interested in bringing me in for a coop position in substation and transmission line design which is extremely interesting. I love both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. One of the reasons i chose Mech E before EE is the versatility that it brings along with it's big impact in Renewable energy which im interested in all the design topics related to it from Power Plant Engineering to the Energy Conversion(Thermodynamics process) side of things. One once suggested to do a masters degree in Renewable Energies but i don't think it's a "respected" degree just yet. Im pretty covered financial wise because of my honor grades, my school lets me do a double major if i comply with the requisites and i do. Here's the thing, the only area im interested in Electrical Engineering is Power Engineering,hence the reason im a Mechie once again. I've taken Circuit courses from EE major and i've done fairly good(B in Circuits I, A in both Circuits II and EM) So what do you guys suggest, do i double major in EE/Mech E or do i finish my MechE degree and get a MS Degree in Power Engineering persay? Thanks, Ed

Answer: Dude,Your Answer Is Mechatronics Engineering,I'm A Mecharonics E student and i've studied Power E extended course for 2 years and elec.machines course ,and now i'm in 3 year and i'm studying thermodynamics ,energy conversion ,next year (4th year),we have Robotics and theory of Mechanics plus Internal,of course beside circuit 1,2 and math stuff in every year My Advice is, if you have a Mechatronics E Dep, put it in your consideration,you can join it and it will satisfies alone,But do your researchs About it first i don't know in which school you are But if you're stuck with Mech. E ,So you better take some advanced course in EE Like: Power , Energy Conversion ,And Elec.Machines..... Good Luck

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