The World of Aviation

A career in aviation spans every skill set imaginable. From air traffic controllers who keep our skies safe to mechanics who assemble and repair aircraft, the possibilities are endless. The descriptions listed below highlight some of the more common careers available in aviation. Whichever path you choose, we are excited about your next step in joining our community!

Aviation Careers

  • From nose to tail the aircraft has multiple components made by many different industry providers. There are a wide variety of aircraft, powerplant, avionics and component manufacturing companies – and just as many career choices in the industry:

    Administrative Assistant

    Aeronautical Engineer

    Aerospace Engineer

    Aircraft Assembler and Installer

    Civil Engineer

    Corporate Pilot

    Electrical Engineer

    Electrical Installer and Technician

    Information Systems Specialist

    Inspector – Quality Control

    Machine Tool Operator

    Manufacturing Engineer

    Marketing / Public Relations

    Mechanical Engineer

    Operations Supervisor

    Quality Control Technician

    Secretary

    Sheet Metal Fabricator

    Technicians (Avionics/Electronics)

    Test Pilot

    Tool, Jig and Fixture Maker

  • The aviation sector most people think about first has a multitude of career paths:

    Administrative Assistant

    Air Freight / Cargo Agent

    Airframe and Powerplant

    Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic

    Assembler/Installer

    Aviation Attorney

    Aviation Medical Examiner

    Avionics Specialist

    Baggage Handler

    Cabin Maintenance Mechanic

    Cargo Handler

    Concession Worker

    Customer Service Representative

    Electrical Installer/Technician

    Flight Attendant

    Flight Dispatcher

    Flight Physician

    Food Preparation Specialist

    Ground Attendant

    Information Systems Specialist

    Line Person

    Machine Tool Operator

    Major / National Airline Pilot

    Manufacturing Engineer

    Marketing Analyst

    Meteorologist

    Operations Supervisor

    Passenger Service Agent

    Quality Control Technician

    Ramp Planner

    Ramp Service Personnel

    Regional Airline Pilot

    Reservation Sales Agent

    Scheduling Coordinator

    Secretary

    Security Officer

    Sheet Metal Fabricator

    Sky Cap

    Station Manager

    Technician (Avionics/Electronics)

    Test Pilot

    Ticket Agent

  • A variety of careers are associated directly with airport operations:

    • Administrative Assistant

    • Air Freight / Cargo Agent

    • Air Traffic Reporting Pilot

    • Airframe and Powerplant inspector

    • Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic

    • Airport Manager

    • Architect

    • Avionics Technician/Specialist

    • Cargo Handlers

    • Concession Worker

    • Corporate Pilot

    • Customs Agent

    • Fire and Crash Rescue

    • Fixed Base Operator Manager

    • Flight Instructor

    • Food Preparation Specialist

    • Information Systems Specialist

    • Lineperson/fueler

    • Marketing / Public Relations

    • Operations Supervisor

    • Ramp Service Personnel

    • Safety Inspector

    • Secretary

    • Security Officer

    • Station Manager

    • Technician (Avionics/Electronics)

    • Ticket Agent

  • Many opportunities are available in not only with the FAA, NTSB, and NASA, but also with state and local governments:

    Accident Investigator

    Administrative Assistant

    Aeronautical Engineer

    Aerospace Engineers

    Air Traffic Controller

    Astronaut

    Aviation Attorney

    Aviation Medical Examiner

    Cartographer

    Civil Engineer

    Customs Agent

    Drug Enforcement Agent

    Electrical Engineer

    Flight Physician

    Helicopter Pilot

    Information Systems Specialist

    Marketing / Public Relations

    Mechanical Engineer

    Meteorologist

    Military Pilot

    Operations Supervisor

    Safety Inspector

    Secretary

    Security Specialist

    Sky Marshal

    Technicians (Avionics/Electronics)

    Test Pilot

    Travel Agents

    Law Enforcement

    Fish and Game Department

  • There are many ways to make a living as a pilot. The list below will give you an idea of the variety of ways to fly as a career.

    Keep in mind, almost all paid pilot positions will require a Commercial Pilot certificate, Second Class Medical certificate, and specialized training or additional ratings depending on the job. Some pilot careers will require an Airline Transport Rating (ATP) and a First Class Medical certificate.

    Agricultural Pilot

    Air Taxi/ Charter Pilot

    Air Tour Pilot

    Air Traffic Reporting Pilot

    Astronaut

    Banner Tow Pilot

    Cargo Pilot

    Corporate Pilot

    Fire Fighter Pilot

    Flight Instructor

    Government Services (FBI, DEA, FAA, National Guard and State Police) Pilot

    Helicopter Pilot

    Jump Pilot (Sky Dive Operations)

    Major / National Airline Pilot

    Medical/Air Ambulance Pilot

    Military Pilot

    Pilot Examiner (DPE)

    Regional Airline Pilot

    Sailplane/Glider Tow Pilot

    Test Pilot

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