Aviation Jobs FAQs

Aviation Jobs FAQs

Aviation jobs are relatively easy to obtain in the aviation industry worldwide, particularly if you don't have a college degree, specialized training, or aviation job experience. Below are frequently ask questions (FAQs) of the various positions offered in major airlines and airports.

These are only brief summaries to give you an idea of the aviation jobs.

Q: What jobs are available in the United States aviation industry?
A: The types of jobs in the United States aviation industry vary broadly, from positions requiring extensive education and experience to jobs requiring nothing more than a high school diploma and willingness to learn on the job.

The industry sectors cover on Aviation Jobs are:

- Airline Jobs
- Airport Jobs
- State and Federal Government Aviation Jobs
- Ground Support Jobs
- Pilot Careers

Clearly, you can't become a commercial airline pilot without years of training and experience. But to work in airport concessions or driving airport equipment on the tarmac you don't need extensive education or years and years of industry experience. Industry followers predict there will be a shortage of air traffic controllers in the future and currently there are needs for more people to work in airport security screening jobs. These are positions we discuss on this website. Learn about all the different kinds of jobs, we explain more about these positions in jobs section.

Q: How much can I earn working an aviation industry job?
A: As the types of jobs vary wildly in the aviation industry, so does earnings potential.

Q: Where are most of the jobs in the aviation industry?
A: Where isn't the aviation industry? That's the question. Every major city has an airport. Airlines are scattered about the region with corporate headquarters in such places. In addition to corporate headquarters, many local and international airlines have hub cities where many of their marketing and ground support staff are located.

Q: Can I get an air traffic controller job?
A: Industry experts predict a great need for air traffic controllers in the future. There's already a shortage. To get an air traffic controller job you don't need previous experience in the field. You'll need 3 or 4 years of work experience and a bachelor's degree, however. Additionally, you almost always have to be a local citizen, speak excellent English, be under 31 years of age, have excellent vision and hearing, and must be able to pass a pre-employment exam as well as a drug test. We explain more about these positions in jobs section. Are you a military vet? You may have an advantage when applying for these jobs.

Q: What kind of training regarding safety and emergency protocol will I receive?
A: Airline industry employers often put their employees through extensive operations and safety training after hiring and at periodic intervals during employment. Worker and passenger injuries and equipment damage can result in downtime, lawsuits, poor crew morale, and inefficiency. You will encounter routine emergency drills throughout your employment.

Q: Do I need to go through any checks before being employed by the Airport Authority?
A: All successful applicants are required to provide a five year employer reference history (one of which should be from your most recent employer). To comply with authority regulations, some positions will also require you to complete a criminal record and counter terrorism check.

The resourcing team will advise you if this is required.

Remarks: The information provided are intended as a guideline only. For those interested, please contact the respective airline headquarters (AirlinesHQ) for further information.