Aviation Jobs

The high temperatures created by operating an aircraft pose a serious problem for aviation equipment. Engines get extremely hot during operation and the fast rise in temperature caused by ignition...

A medflight pilot flies an aircraft for an air ambulance company. Air ambulances provide a wide range of services including routine patient transport to aeromedical emergency evacuations. Often...

Avionics systems are the systems, usually electrical, that a pilot uses for navigation and communications. Systems include radios, weather radar systems and a variety of other instruments and...

Becoming a flight attendant is a dream that many people share. The thought of being able to travel the world and getting paid to do so is a major attraction to the position. Getting hired at an...

The roar of a turbo-prop, the whine of an APU, the smell of jet fuel in the air... Some people were born to work on aircraft. Others have developed an interest, or even just an appreciation for,...

Air traffic controllers are a vital part of safe air travel. Controllers manage aircraft in the air as and on the ground during takeoff and landing. Situated in control towers on the ground, air...

You have several choices when it comes to training for a career in aviation repair. The FAA may certify certain training programs, and you can choose from classes that you take at a campus or online.

A certified flight instructor has a sometimes scary, sometimes demanding, but always invaluable job. They make sure those who take to the airways are properly equipped to handle the challenges of...

Air traffic controllers have many responsibilities, including keeping track of flight plans, notifying pilots of flight conditions, and knowing the type, speed and registration numbers of all...

Becoming an aircraft mechanic is just the first rung on the airline corporate ladder. After you've been in the field for a while, you have the opportunity to go back to school to get an Inspection...

A ferry pilot is a person who moves planes from one location to another. For example, a person might purchase an airplane in Canada and house it in an airport in the United States. Rather than...

It's an awful dilemma. A hobby pilot recently bought a new private plane, but it's in need of repairs. Hopefully, he or she didn't buy a lemon. The plane may just be in need of some minor repairs....

If you're interested in getting into the airline industry and can handle the enormous responsibility of being in charge of the safety of flights, then becoming an aircraft dispatcher may be the...

If you're over 16 and in good health, you can get a private pilot's license in the US. This basic license allows you to fly single-engine aircraft and carry passengers; it can be upgraded to more...