Aviation Jobs: Plenty Of
Opportunities Available
By
Matthew Keegan
The recent bankruptcy announcements for Northwest
and Delta Airlines has sent a shudder through the aviation industry as expected
job cuts loom and possible further bankruptcy filings are considered. These are
not good days for many carriers as high legacy costs, pricey jet fuel, and
inefficient management practices have worked together to bring down some of the
bigger names out there. Fortunately, all is not bleak in the industry and, in
fact, many jobs are being created for the opportunistic person. Knowing where to
look can present a challenge, but finding the right job can be a rewarding
experience. Let's take a look at some options that may be right for you.
Discount Carriers.
Led by Southwest Airlines and JetBlue, discount carriers continue to grow
stronger while legacy carriers [including American, Continental, Delta, United,
Northwest, and USAir] struggle. Many discount carriers were born during a period
of deregulation that has gained strength since the 1980s, which gave discount
carriers a place to grow. Only the fittest have survived and they are the
industry job makers today.
Airport Operations.
Your local airport is staffed by people who manage the facility on behalf of
airport operators. Besides government workers who man the towers and provide
security, every airport has a staff of personnel to assist in the management of
the facility. Common positions include building and grounds maintenance,
marketing, customer relations, and administration. Find out which airports are
in your area, who is managing that airport, and then apply directly to the
managing company.
Government.
The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA is tasked with regulating the
aviation industry. FAA jobs are listed on their own site at
www.faa.gov and they are always looking for capable and experienced
personnel. In addition, many state and local governments manage and regulate
airports and are a good source of employment as well.
Private Jet Operators.
A segment of the industry not understood by some is business aviation. Private
jets carrying individuals, families, business people, and more operate from
airports all over the country. These companies have their own staff of flight
coordinators, dispatchers, pilots, technicians, flight attendants,
administrators, and more. Leading operators include: Netjets, Executive Jet
Management, Jet Aviation, TAG Aviation, Atlantic Aviation, Flight Options,
Flexjet, Regal Aviation, Pacific Jet, New World Aviation, and more. Apply
directly to each company for employment.
Private Companies.
Some corporations own and manage their own fleet of jets. In these cases they
have their own in house flight department consisting of pilots, flight
attendants, maintenance technicians, flight support personnel, administrators,
and more. Jobs are listed through major employment sites including Monster,
Career Builder, and the Aviation Employment Board.
If working in the aviation industry is appealing
to you, these options present alternatives to the traditional legacy carriers.
The world is changing and with it are the opportunities. Keeping your options
open by looking in the right places will help you successfully navigate this
ever changing and exciting industry.
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.
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