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.
Areas |
Employers |
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Airline Pilot |
Regional and Major Airlines |
Corporate Pilot |
Individual aircraft owners, businesses, and corporations |
Military Pilot |
USAF, USMC, USN, USCG, USA |
Missionary Pilot |
Churches, Missionary Organizations |
Law Enforcement |
Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies |
Test Pilot |
NASA, airlines, military, general aviation |
Sight Seeing |
Tourism companies or depts. |
Search and Rescue |
Military, law enforcement, fire/rescue agencies |
Aerial Firefighting |
Fire/rescue agencies |
Flight Instructor |
Part 61 and 141 schools |
Unmanned Aircraft Pilot |
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Cargo Pilot |
FedEx, UPS, DHL, Atlas, and other airlines, USPS |
Agriculture Pilot |
Farms, Dept. of Agriculture |
Simulator Instructor |
Part 61 and 141 flight schools, type-rating schools, corporate, and airlines |
Areas |
Employers |
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Airport Operations/Resource Management |
Municipal, Regional, and International airports |
Consulting |
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Airline Revenue Management |
Regional and major airlines |
Aviation Analyst |
AOPA, NTSB, FAA, NOAA |
Airport Planning |
Municipal, Regional, and International airports |
Fixed Base Operations Management |
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 |
Areas |
Employers |
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Rocket systems and fuels |
NASA, private-sector commercial space companies, space systems contractors |
Space Exploration |
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Satellites |
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Astronaut (pilot) |
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High Altitude Flight Exploration and Research |
Areas |
Employers |
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Aircraft Dispatcher |
Regional and major airlines |
Ramp Controller |
FedEx, UPS, DHL |
Flight Operations Analyst |
XO Jet, NetJets |
Areas |
Employers |
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Alternative Fuels |
Government agencies, environmental groups, colleges and universities |
Pollution Transport and Diffusion |
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Meteorology |
NOAA, NASA, Airlines |
Aerodynamics |
Aircraft manufacturers, aircraft avionics/systems producers |
Navigation and Approach Systems |
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Aircraft Systems |
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Climate Change Projects |
NOAA, environmental groups, universities and colleges |