Career Opportunities with a Major in Aviation Management / Technology

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) forecasts that 157,500 airline pilots will be needed by the year 2005. Applicants need at least 1,500 hours of flying time to be seriously considered by a major airline. Small regional airlines continually hire pilots with less than 1,000 hours of Pilot in Command time. There are also many fixed-base operators in need of aviation professionals who understand the industry.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to deal with the public and the aviation industry family
• Ability to read and write articulately and analytically
• Clear understanding of relevant technical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

• Aircraft Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Airports
• Cargo Airlines
• Chambers of Commerce
• Colleges/Universities
• Medical Airline Transports
• Military
• Passenger Carriers
• Private Airlines
• Professional Journals
• Test and Development Centers
• Tourism Boards

• Aero Data Files
• aeroflight
• aerolink.com
• AirlineCareer.com
• Airline Toll Free Numbers and Websites
• AirSafe: Aviation Accident Information
• Associations Unlimited
• Aviation/Aerospace Jobs Page
• Aviation Enthusiast Corner
• The Aviation Homepage
• Denver International Airport
• Find A Pilot
• The Flight Instructor's Home Page
• Landings
• NASA Technical Reports
• The Plane Page

• Coalition of Airline Pilots' Association
  http://www.capapilots.org/
• Colorado Wing, Civil Air Patrol
  http://www.coloradowingcap.org/
• Federal Aviation Administration
  http://www1.faa.gov/

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.