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

Bernie graduated from Penn State University and headed straight to the US Navy flight school. After almost 20 years of piloting jets, Bernie joined FedEx and has since been flying shipments around the world!

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

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.

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 Technician
Meteorologist	Private Pilot	Regional Airline Pilot
Safety Inspector	Air Crew	Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator

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

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

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