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.
SKILLS RELATED TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT / TECHNOLOGY
- 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
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an Aviation Management / Technology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Aviation Management / Technology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.
| Accident Investigator | Agricultural Pilot | Air Freight/Cargo Agent |
| Air Traffic Controller | Air Traffic Reporting Pilot | Aircraft Technician |
| Airframe Maintenance | Airline Manager | Airport Manager |
| Astronaut | Aviation Attorney | Avionics Specialist |
| Cabin Maintenance Mechanic | Captain | Commercial Pilot |
| Corporate Pilot | Fire and Crash Rescue | Flight Dispatcher |
| Flight Instructor | Flight Physician | Ground Attendant |
| Helicopter Pilot | Inspector | Maintenance Manager |
| Meteorologist | Private Pilot | Regional Airline Pilot |
| Safety Inspector |
EMPLOYERS IN AVIATION MANAGEMENT / TECHNOLOGY
- 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
WEB SITES RELATED TO AVIATION MANAGEMENT / TECHNOLOGY
Metro State Aerospace Science Department Website
- 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
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD
- 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.