Aviation’s Highest-Paying Jobs

James Wynbrandt

Thursday, September 01, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Program manager and neuroscientist Scott Grigsby led the semiautonomous motorcar (SAM) program for Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Ball Aerospace

Key Takeaways:

The aerospace and aviation sector offers diverse and specialized career paths, including program management, aviation law, project engineering, air traffic control, and aircraft test piloting.
Most roles in this industry require specific higher education, such as a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or a law degree, along with professional qualifications or specialized training.
Salaries for these positions are generally high, often exceeding $100,000 annually, with many roles also offering additional bonuses or profit-sharing opportunities.

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Director of Aerospace Program Management

James Wynbrandt