When it comes to aviation jobs, the sky is not the limit. As the old saying goes, the sky is home. Here is a list with short descriptions of many opportunities for employment within the aviation industry. Which of these attracts you? Aviation Jobs with Airlines There are all kinds of job roles within the…
In this post I’m going to describe the role of the Aircraft or Flight Dispatcher. You may also see this role described as the Airline Dispatcher or Flight Operations Officer, among other titles. Every commercial aircraft that takes off from an airport requires a team of people who ensure its departure is safe and on…
The answer to the question ‘What do airline pilots do?‘ may seem obvious. They fly the aircraft and post selfies on Instagram. That’s right, isn’t it? Well, there’s a little more to it than that. For a start, any pilot is part of a crew, usually of two on short haul routes. There will be…
In this post we’ll try to give you a high level view of how to become an airline pilot. Think of it as the view from 36,000 feet. While forecasters may disagree on the number of vacancies, and despite the impact on the aviation industry of a pandemic it seems highly likely that the demand…
In this post I’m going to talk about Flight Dispatcher salaries (sometimes also called Aircraft Dispatchers) and the renumeration they can expect in various countries around the globe. I’ll describe the salary range you can expect from junior to senior positions in the countries where jobs are plentiful. Then I’ll conclude this post with a…
In this post I’m going to briefly describe the disadvantages and advantages of being a Flight Attendant, or as they say in the UK, a member of the Cabin Crew. The growing demand for air travel is creating fresh opportunities for anyone who wants to work in aviation. If you are planning to start an…
In this post I’m going to talk about the pay and perks of VIP Flight Attendant jobs asd a member of the cabin crew on any private jet. Would you like to travel the world in private aircraft, stay in the best hotels, mix with the super rich, and get paid to do so? Such…
Due to the global presence of aviation there Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Coursesavialable all over the world. I’m going to list some of the options available to you if you aspire to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME). This is a follow up to the previous “Aircraft Engineer” post. It was clear from the response to…
In this post I’m going to list the Avionics Technician salary you might expect to earn in some of the countries around the world. I’ll describe the salary range you can expect in various countries around the globe. Then I’ll conclude this post with a few tips on how to get started on your training…
In this post I’m going to list the salaries that Flight Attendants can expect and the Cabin Crew pay they might earn in various airlines around the world. I’ll list the salaries first, then summarise the role and its responsibilities, and conclude with some tips on getting started and your career prospects. If you are…
If you’ve ever wondered how to become an Air Traffic Controller then this post might give you some direction. Air traffic control jobs are available for anyone seeking a first or second career in aviation. The demand has been created by both the natural churn of controllers and the growth in the aviation industry. Air…
LIke all pay within aviation, aircraft engineer salaries start low and rise with experience and additional training. Aircraft or aerospace engineers are essential to the aviation and aerospace industries. Every aircraft that flies, whether it’s a flying club’s Cessna 152, a private jet, an Airbus A380, or a F-35 Lightning requires aircraft engineers to keep…
There are many advantages but also some disadvantages of air hostess careers (as a flight attendant, or as a member of the Cabin Crew). The ongoing demand for air travel is creating fresh opportunities for anyone who wants to work in aviation. If you are planning to start an aviation career as a member of…