Aviation Jobs: Something For Everyone

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. Let's take a look at the various job titles available today.
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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
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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
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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.

Matthew Keegan is the owner of a successful article writing, web design, and marketing business based in North Carolina, USA. He manages several sites including the Corporate Flight Attendant Community and the Aviation Employment Board. Please visit The Article Writer to review selections from his portfolio.