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10 Career Opportunities for an Aviation Management Degree

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As its name suggests, the role of someone in aviation management is to oversee operations – and their facilities – as they pertain to aviation. With a bachelor’s degree in this specialty, you may find a position in various areas of the field, such as air traffic control, aviation maintenance, avionics technology, flight, and more.  …

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Sky Is the Limit: 4 Benefits of Being in Aviation

The Sky Is The Limit: 4 Benefits of Working in Aviation - CAU

When it comes to the aviation industry, the sky is the limit! Here are four incredible benefits of being in aviation. Working in the aviation industry has many benefits, chief among them the ability to travel more than most—not to mention the added bonus of taking friends and family members with you. Popular as they …

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The Aviation Industry Needs More Than Just Pilots

Careers In The Aviation Industry That Are Not Pilots - California Aeronautical University

The world of aviation consists of more than just pilots; in fact, there are a considerable amount of career opportunities in the aviation industry. [lwptoc] Aviation professionals are accustomed to people assuming they are pilots if mention their office is the airport. But there are a vast amount of careers that the aviation industry relies …

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3 Aviation Administration Jobs To Consider After Graduation

Aviation Administration Jobs - California Aeronautical University

After graduating from an aeronautical university, there are many aviation administration jobs available to students. Here are 3 to consider. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] In such a rapidly changing economic environment, students who are completing their degrees might wonder about where they fit into a workplace. Those who have chosen an aeronautical university usually have more options …

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4 Frequently Asked Questions About Aviation Careers

Aviation Careers - California Aeronautical University

After graduating from aviation school, there are many aviation careers that you may pursue. Here are 4 common questions about finding the right career for you. [lwptoc numeration=”none” numerationSuffix=”none”] There is a whole know world to explore for those who are interested in an aviation career, but who have not grown up in the industry …

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Aviation Industry Jobs to Consider After Graduation

Aviation Industry Jobs - California Aeronautical University

The pent up demand for travel and hiring will likely create a hiring spree amongst airlines and other aviation related companies that were forced to cut back operations during lockdowns. And certain sections of the industry, such as cargo flying (opens in a new window) and charter flying (opens in a new window), are posting …

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How Do You Become a Flight Dispatcher?

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Many careers in aviation are possible without ever climbing into a cockpit. If you’re looking to begin an aviation career, follow these steps to become a flight dispatcher. The most well-known job associated with aviation include people passengers see the most, such as pilots, flight attendants, and gate agents. Most people are also aware of …

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3 Steps to Begin an Aviation Career (and Why You Should Start Today)

Begin Your Aviation Career With CAU - California Aeronautical University

If you’ve been considering an aviation career, there are many benefits to beginning your journey today. Here’s how. With the aviation industry currently in a state of flux due to COVID-19 (opens in a new window) restrictions and the subsequent shutdown, some might question the wisdom of beginning an aviation career or studying for an …

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How the GI Bill Can Help Jump-Start Your Aviation Career

Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill to Begin an Aviation Career - California Aeronautical University

In addition to completing your Private certificate or even becoming a Certified Flight Instructor with the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it is possible for you to complete your training while accomplishing a college degree, which can give you an advantage in any number of workplaces. With the GI Bill, you might be eligible for many more …

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The Job Of An Air Traffic Controller Broken Down

Breakdown of An Air Traffic Controller Job

Thanks to the way air traffic controllers are usually portrayed in popular culture, most of the general public tends to imagine them as highly stressed oddballs trapped in airport towers. However, the nearly 14,000 controllers who keep the world and nation moving have many responsibilities, are highly trained, and, most of the time, work in …

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What Is Aviation Dispatch?

What is an Aviation Dispatcher

Aviation dispatch is a vital aspect of the aviation industry. It is also known as flight following, flight dispatch, or flight operations (or “flight ops” within the industry.) The title “Flight Handling Officer” is most often used in Europe. Airlines, both regional and major, rely upon them to help individual flights safely depart and reach …

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Making the Decision to Pursue Aviation as a Career

Decision to Pursue Aviation as a Career

If you’re at all involved in aviation, you’ve likely heard about a worldwide pilot shortage. For years, low paid first officers, corporate pilots, and flight instructors struggled mightily to make a living as pilots. Now, with salaries at last beginning to rise, some hobbyist pilots are beginning to consider making aviation their career. Before you …

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What Kind Of Careers Can You Pursue With An Aviation Business Degree?

Aviation Business Degree

In the early days of corporate and mainline aviation, pilots tended to transition from the military. A professional pilot with a college degree was not always the rule unless the pilots decided to make use of the GI Bill and earn a four-year Bachelor’s of Science. Others earned a degree before entering the military through …

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How to Become an Air Traffic Controller

How To Become An Air Traffic Controller

Air traffic control (ATC) is complex work which requires fast thinking, ability to judge spatial relationships, situational awareness, and attention to detail. They are essential to keeping the world’s airways safe. Often mistaken for air marshals, airport employees who wave aircraft into place at terminals, air traffic controllers are responsible for much more. Good air traffic …

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What Does a Flight Dispatcher Do?

Flight Dispatcher

In the airline and air charter world, a flight crew is not alone in accomplishing their work.  Besides the flight attendants caring for the passengers, the mechanics making sure the aircraft is in good working condition, the ground crew loading the baggage and cargo, and air traffic controllers guiding the flight through the air, there …

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