General Aviation Careers
Learn about the wide variety of aviation and pilot careers available today. Our authors sound off on commercial and general aviation jobs, and how to make the most of your skills.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Outside The CockpitA look at 10 nonflying careers Pilots aren't the only people who make a career in aviation and space. Airplanes and spacecraft are designed by engineers, built by factory workers, serviced by mechanics and technicians, and overseen by air traffic (or spacecraft) controllers. |
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Pilot Careers 2010: A Brave New WorldWith the industry showing signs of life, preparation and training soon will meet opportunity for prospective pilots It probably seems extraordinary to be discussing pilot careers at a time when the worst economic turmoil in 60 years has dragged the airline industry to near-collapse and an insatiable media has spotlighted every ugly aspect of the profession. |
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Dream Makers: Everyday Pilots Reaching For The SkyWhen passion and determination combine, anything is possible Dreams of flight are special. They beckon you from your earliest memories, and they’re insistent—always calling you to look up at the sky when an airplane passes overhead, or crane your neck at the nearest airport. |
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Nonflying Aerospace Careers10 dynamic career fields worth considering In past years, we’ve called this section “Nonflying Aviation Careers,” recognizing that not everyone interested in aviation wants to be a pilot. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Flying The Friendly Skies: No Better Time!This may be the perfect time to achieve your aviation dream Success in aviation always has been a matter of perspective. Student pilots hoping for an airline career in the ’50s attributed their lack of success to the oversupply of military pilots emerging from the Korean War. |
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Pilot Career: From Dream To RealityEverything you need to know to step into a professional cockpit the modern way
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Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Best Aviation Careers!Which one will you choose?
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Thursday, June 1, 2006 Jobs and Schools: Accelerated Flight And Instrument Training (AFIT)Helping you become a superb and comfortable IFR pilotFor safety’s sake, it’s imperative that people who fly light planes for business or vacation travel hold and use an instrument rating. When flying on a hectic business schedule, for example, it’s likely that occasional work obligations may press a strictly VFR pilot into marginal conditions that could more easily and safely be handled by a competent instrument-rated pilot. |
Wednesday, December 1, 2004 University of North Dakota/AerospaceTraining helicopter pilots for the U.S. ArmyMost aviation insiders feel that the University of North Dakota (UND)/Aerospace is to aviation what Harvard is to law and business, partly because of its technologically advanced complex for collegiate aviation. And just like Harvard Law School, UND/Aerospace, which offers seven aviation majors, is a big part of a quite highly respected, four-year liberal arts university. |
Thursday, July 1, 2004 Cockpit Career Update Part 3: The Future Of Pilot CareersLast month, we covered the technological changes occurring in the industry today. In this final installment of our three-part series, we’ll discuss what you can expect in years to come. No one has the luxury of peering into a crystal ball, especially when it comes to predicting the future of the aviation industry. Technological developments continue to change the face of aviation, and the result of this progress is anyone’s guess. There are, however, certain factors that help foretell what may happen to this ever evolving industry. |
