The current state, problems of aerospace education and prospects for its development at the pre-professional level

the purpose of this article is a brief analysis of the state of aerospace education in order to actualize the development of mechanisms for its implementation at the pre-professional level. The article clarifies the concept of aerospace education with an emphasis on personal development and professional training in the aerospace industry. The historical connection between the origin of aerospace thought in Russia and the development of appropriate education is considered, and the influence of state policy is emphasized. The problems of aerospace education related to the quality of personnel training and the willingness of young people to make an informed career choice in this strategically important area are analyzed. The scientific novelty lies in the discussion of the issue of engineering (aerospace) education in the context of its implementation at the pre-professional level of secondary general education. As a result of studying the literature, the problems and causes of the shortage of engineering personnel in the modern aerospace industry have been identified, the definition of aerospace education has been clarified, and the relevance and necessity of propaedeutics of aerospace education at the secondary general education level has been proved in order to form the readiness of high school students to consciously choose a professional path in the aerospace field.

aerospace industry, continuous aerospace education, problems of aerospace education, secondary general education, readiness for an informed choice of profession, quality of personnel training