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 Aviation Sciences degree prepares you for a successful career in aviation - whether you choose to be in the cockpit or remain on the ground. The aviation careers below are all attainable and represent only a fraction of the available opportunities for a newly graduated aviation professional.

Preparing For An Aviation Career

• Log as much flight time as possible - being proficient in flying an aircraft will be the most attractive aspect of your portfolio and logged flight time is one of the biggest qualifications for employment.
• Acquire aviation internships - this will help you forge vital industry relationships and open networking opportunities.
• Volunteer in many different areas in aviation - this will help you to find an aviation career that best suits you.
• Build your confidence, acquire a strong work ethic, display enthusiasm, adaptability, and sensibility. These are all key traits for being a good pilot AND employee.
• Consider taking low-level jobs at airports, FBO's, manufacturing companies, etc. to gain experience in the aviation field.

Possible Careers for Aviation Science Majors:

CAREERS	EMPLOYERS
Airline Pilot	Regional and major airlines
Corporate Pilot	Individual aircraft owners, businesses, and corporations
Military Pilot	United States military
Missionary Pilot	Churches, missionaries
Law Enforcement	Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies
Test Pilot	NASA, airlines, military, general aviation
Sight Seeing	Tourism companies
Search & Rescue Pilot	Military, law enforcement, fire & rescue agencies
Aerial Firefighting	Fire & rescue agencies
Flight Instructor	Flight schools
Cargo Pilot	FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon Air, Atlas, United States Postal Service
Agriculture Pilot	Farms, corporations, United States Department of Agriculture
Simulator Instructor	Flight schools, type-rating schools, corporations and airlines

Possible Careers for Aviation Administration Majors

CAREERS	EMPLOYERS
Airport Operations/Resource Management	Municipal, regional, and international airports
Airline Revenue Management	Regional and major airlines
Aviation Analyst	AOPA, NTSB, FAA, NOAA
Airport Planning	Municipal, regional, and international airports
Fixed Base Operations Management	Private FBO's
Aviation Insurance	Insurance companies
Aircraft Sales	Aircraft manufacturers
Corporate Flight Departments	Large corporations (e.g., Walmart, AT&T)
Safety Manager	Corporations, airlines, FBO's