Careers

The need for aviation maintenance technicians is growing, and the skill set is expanding. You might be surprised by what direction the field is heading and where you can go, once you have the degree. Job Description: An aviation maintenance technician (AMT) maintains, services, repairs and overhauls the airframe, powerplant, avionics and aircraft instruments. As […]

Someone always needs a new jet engine, or someone to fix their old one, and experts say that’s not going to change as the industry looks for tomorrow’s jet engine designers. Career opportunities are promising for these turbine engine specialists, especially as many of the developers of today’s jet engines approach retirement. Career Description: Design […]

Lauren Clarke knew there was no other career option for her after she took her first flying lessons while in college. She was hooked. In her current job at Airtec, she gets to both fly and maintain the aircraft. Browse current aviation job listings to find new career opportunities here. Get exclusive online content like […]

Aiming to improve the fuel efficiency and emissions profile of jet engines, Purdue University has announced an expansion and improvement of its Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories. “This expansion will boost Zucrow’s research collaborations with leading firms and provide additional educational opportunities to prepare our students for jobs in industry, academia and the public sector,” said […]

Are you thinking about taking a new direction in your aviation career? Do you want to join a new field with untapped opportunity? Unmanned aerial systems may provide the path you’re looking for. With degrees now offered at more than 50 accredited colleges worldwide, UAS is the next big thing in aviation studies. Here’s how […]

One of the most challenging and rewarding educational fields available within the aviation industry concerns the study of aviation psychology and human factors research, with significant demand throughout a diverse range of careers for personnel in these fields. “Aviation has really led the way in human factors research, but this work really applies to any […]

There are many rewarding careers in aviation that don’t require a pilot’s license. If you have a passion for aviation and experience in sales, marketing or communications, there may be more jobs out there than you imagined. Job Description: Establish corporate brands, develop advertising campaigns, achieve sales goals and shape public opinion for companies ranging […]

Check out what ForeFlight Co-Founder Tyson Weihs says about advancing your education. Technology is key to making the pilot’s flight easier, and ForeFlight does that. See what other aviation career opportunities are available. Watch our previous Career Spotlight with Tom Miller, UAS research pilot. Browse current aviation job listings to find new career opportunities here. […]

It’s not often that sisters get the chance to share the same airliner cockpit, but on a recent JetBlue flight from Florida to Washington a pilot-sibling Airbus A320 captain and first officer created a notable pairing intended to inspire more women to fly. Pia and Anna-Maria Kymalainen, sisters from Finland from who joined JetBlue after […]

Like many, Dale Aliberti’s aviation career dreams began early. “The best part of vacations was always going to the airport and seeing the airplanes,” he says, his infatuation stoked by a flight in a GA aircraft at age 12. “I fell in love.” But his love wasn’t blind. “As I started to think about college, […]