I have been a big fan of the aviation industry ever since my stint with PeoplExpress Airlines in Newark in 1984. The defunct carrier, long since absorbed by Continental Airlines, was one of the first airlines to take advantage of a deregulated industry. Cheap flights, onboard paying, and recycled airplanes were some of the hallmarks of the carrier. Years later the industry has changed dramatically, but to this day there are millions of people in the US whose jobs are directly or indirectly affiliated with the industry. Lets take a look at the various job titles available today. Some jobs associated with the flying industry are obvious while others are not. This is not a complete list, but it should shed some light on just how varied the industry is. 1. Pilots, Flight Engineers, Chief Pilots. 2. Flight Attendants, Inflight Supervisors, Cabin Attendants 3. Maintenance Technicians, including A&P Mechanics, Avionics Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors, etc. 4. Flight Coordinators 5. Flight Dispatchers 6. Flight Planners 7. Crew Schedulers 8. Airport Security, including TSA. 9. Line Service Personnel 10. Aircraft Cleaners 11. Aircraft Finishers 12. Charter Sales 13. Business Development 14. Cost Analysts 15. Aeronautical Engineers 16. Airframe Inspectors, Mechanics 17. City/Station Managers 18. Flight Simulator Instructors 19. Ground Instructors 20. Parts and Supply Clerks 21. Passenger Service Agents 22. Quality Assurance Representatives, Managers 23. Airport Managers, Supervisors 24. Ground Service Operators 25. Technical Writers 26. Air Traffic Controllers 27. Air Cargo Specialists 28. Aircraft Painters 29. Aircraft Brokers 30. Aviation Professors 31. General Mechanics 32. Flight Instructors 33. Mechanical Designers, Engineers 34. Aviation Sales 35. Quality Control Inspectors, Managers 36. Flight Medical: Doctors, Nurses, EMT 37. Aircraft Receiving and Shipping Clerks 38. Parts Inspectors 39. Airport Engineer, Electricians 40. Airline Security Representatives 41. Flight Operations Specialists 42. Flight Operations Inspectors 43. Administrative Support: Secretaries, Clerks, Receptionists 44. Maintenance Crew Chiefs 45. Aircraft Assembly Technicians, Managers As you can see, the positions related to the flying industry are numerous as well as diverse. If you are interested in exploring the exciting world of aviation, visit some of the popular employment sites for more details including the Aviation Employment Board, Monster, and Career Builder. Each of these sites are free and all three have extensive aviation listings. |
