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Career Opportunities With a Major in Aviation and Aerospace Management and Science

There were about 76,000 pilots, copilots, and flight engineers outside of the military in 2008 earning an average wage of $119,750. 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 and Aerospace Management and Science

• 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
  
  

Potential Careers Related To Aviation and Aerospace Management and Science

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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.

Employers In Aviation and Aerospace Management and Science

• 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
   

Professional Organizations In This Field

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

  http://www.aopa.org/

• American Association of Airport Executives

  http://www.aaae.org/

• Coalition of Airline Pilots' Association

  http://www.capapilots.org/

• Colorado Wing, Civil Air Patrol

  http://www.coloradowingcap.org/

• Federal Aviation Administration

  http://www.faa.gov/

• International Air Transportation Association

  http://www.iata.org/

• National Business Aviation Association

  http://www.nbaa.org/

• The Ninety-Nines, Inc. - International Organization of Women Pilots

  https://www.ninety-nines.org/ 
  
  

Websites Related To Aviation and Aerospace Management and Science

• MSU Denver Aerospace Science Department Website

• MSU Denver Aviation Job Search Resources

• Aero Data Files

• AirlineCareer.com

• Airline Toll Free Numbers and Websites

• AirSafe: Aviation Accident Information

• Aviation/Aerospace Jobs Page

• The Aviation Homepage

• Denver International Airport

• Find A Pilot

• FedEx

• Landings

• NASA Careers

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