Careers
Although most Aviation Science students are focused on becoming career pilots, the aerospace industry contains multiple facets of aviation. From airport management to space exploration, the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science prepares you for a successful career in aviation - whether you choose to remain in the cockpit or on the ground. The following aviation employment careers are all attainable and represent only a fraction of the available opportunities for newly graduated aviation professional.
Flight Deck Careers: |
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Airline Corporate Military Missionary Law Enforcement Test Pilot Sight Seeing |
Search and Rescue Pilot Aerial Firefighter Flight Instructor Personal Pilot Cargo Agriculture Simulator Instructor |
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| Government Individual Aircraft Owners Major Airline Companies Missionary Groups Tour Companies |
Flight Schools Cargo Transport Crop Dusting Companies Flight Test Companies |
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Human Factors Aircraft Design Safety Engineer Aviation Analyst |
Security Officer Airport Management FBO Management Engine Design |
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| Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Manufacturers Major Airline Companies Flight Test Companies |
AOPA Government NASA FBO Companies |
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How to LAND the job:
- Acquire Internships; these will create vital networking opportunities
- Fly as much as possible, being proficient in flying an aircraft will be the most attractive aspect of your portfolio and flight time is one of the biggest qualifications for employment
- Volunteer in many aviation areas, this will help you to find an aviation career that best suits you.
- Display confidence, good judgment, a hard work ethic, the ability to adapt, enthusiasm, and sensibility
- Consider taking low level jobs at airports, FBO's, manufacturing companies, etc. to gain experience in the aviation field.


