Maybe, there are always 5% exceptions. Aerospace engineering is quite low in demand now due to difficult conditions in aviation industry and improved engine turn cycle that result in low volume of work.

If you are the typical local uni grad with a 2:1 or 2:2 honours, most likely the first offer is on the low end of 3k+. Local companies tend to offer lower basic and higher bonus (~3 months) while foreign firms have higher basic but very low bonus (1-2 months max).