Getting to Know the In-Demand Careers in Aviation

Career opportunities in aviation industry

 

 

Aviation is not all about flying, as some of us believe. In truth, the aviation industry has a wide range of jobs that need to be performed expertly and with people who know-how.

 

There are a wide variety of career options in aviation to explore, starting from the popular job positions in the industry. The following are the top-paying aviation job positions in constant high demand:

 

Pilot and co-pilot. It’s the most popular job in the sky. There are at least six types of pilots operating the planes. There’s a sport pilot, recreational pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, flight instructor, and an airline transport pilot. Each one has its own certificate that one should earn to be able to fly a particular aircraft.

 

Air traffic controller. It is one of the highest-paying careers in aviation, needing only an associate degree to qualify, but one job that is very stressful. It demands one’s whole attention and focus because one must track hundreds of flights and communicate with pilots, copilots, and other air traffic controllers.

 

Aircraft mechanic. There are many specialties to decide when one desires to become an aircraft mechanic. Due to the high demand for their expertise in many departments, there is a wide variety of career opportunities in aviation industry for this aircraft mechanics. Their tasks involve repairing and maintaining equipment that are needed to help aircrafts operate safely.

 

Airplane inspector. Once aircraft mechanics gain ample years of exceptional service, they will be promoted to airplane inspector. Their job is to give inspection to the planes right after any maintenance and minor and major repairs and overhauls.

 

Sky marshal or air marshal. Their role is very important in terms of security and order in every aircraft. They stand guard against any attackers that may threaten the lives of the crew, plane, and passengers.

 

Flight attendant. A career in aviation that requires an excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flight attendants make sure that passengers are safe and comfortable in their seats. They also secure the flight deck where the pilots are located.

 

Aside from the previously mentioned jobs, there are other careers in aviation that are currently in high demand. The highest so far are careers that involve business operations, accounting and finance, avionics, engineering, electrics, ground operations, internships, manufacturing and fabrication, management, sales and marketing, technical, and maintenance.

 

There is always a place in the aviation industry for those who are most passionate and dedicated in achieving their dreams. It may take time to land a job immediately in one of the careers in aviation, but it will all be worth it once opportunity chooses the right person for the job.

 

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References

McKay, Dawn Rosenberg. 2017. “Flight Attendant.” The Balance, July 19. Accessed February 8, 2018. https://www.thebalance.com/flight-attendant-526020.

Martin, Erica. 2016. “6 Different Types of Pilot Certifications.” Phoenix East Aviation, November 10. Accessed February 8, 2018. https://www.pea.com/blog/posts/6-different-types-pilot-certifications/.

AviationCV.com. 2017. “The 5 Highest Paying Jobs in Aviation.” Accessed February 8, 2018. https://www.aviationcv.com/aviation-blog/2017/5-highest-paying-jobs-aviation.

Avjobs, Inc. 2018. “Aviation Job Availability Statistics for February 2018.” Accessed February 8, 2018. https://www.avjobs.com/jobs/view-jobs-stats.asp.

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