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| The aviation industry offers career opportunities to suit many interests and backgrounds. As aviation remains an integral part of our society, there will be a growing need for qualified personnel. The Airline Employment Assistance Corps. provides this look at careers in aviation for you as you plan for your future. Many of the careers in this table are available in global employment opportunities portion of our member section. | ||||
| Career Type | Career Title | Salary Range | Education Requirements | Who Employs |
| Aircraft Manufacturing Occupations | Assemblers & Installers | $8 - $16 /hr | H.S. diploma | Aircraft Manufacturers |
| Electrical Installers & Technicians | $8 - $25 /hr | H.S. diploma | Aircraft Manufacturers | |
| Machine Tool Operators | $10 - $16 /hr | H.S. diploma, vocational school | Aircraft Manufacturers | |
| Manufacturing Engineers | $28,000 - $50,000 | Bachelor of Science degree | Aircraft Manufacturers | |
| Quality Technicians | $10 - $25 /hr | H.S. diploma, Associate's degree | Aircraft Manufacturers | |
| Sheet Metal Fabrication | $8 - $14 /hr | H.S. diploma | Aircraft Manufacturers | |
| Tool, Jig & Fixture Makers | $6 - $25 /hr | H.S. diploma, vocational school | Aircraft Manufacturers | |
| Aircraft and System Maintenance | Airframe and Powerplant | $6 - $20 / hr | H.S. diploma, technical training; degree preferred | Airlines, FBO's, private companies |
| Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic | $4.50 - $15 / hr | H.S. diploma, technical training; degree preferred | Airlines, FBO's, private companies | |
| Avionics Specialist | $6 - $25 / hr | H.S. diploma, technical training; degree preferred | Airlines, FBO's, private companies | |
| Airline and Airport Operations | Air Traffic Controller | $21,900 - $83,500 | FAA training; college preferred | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) |
| Airport Manager | $18,000 - $130,000 | College degree in airport management or business administration | Airports, airport authorities | |
| Cabin Maintenance Mechanic | $10 - $17 / hr | H.S. diploma, technical training | Airlines | |
| Concession Workers | $5 / hr and up | H.S. diploma | Airport concessionaires | |
| Fire and Crash Rescue | $16,000 - $48,000 | Special training; college preferred | Medium to large airports | |
| Fixed Base Operator Manager | $24,000 - $65,000 | H.S. diploma; college degree sometimes preferred | Fixed base operators (FBO's) | |
| Flight Dispatcher | $25,000 - $49,000 | Dispatcher's license; college degree and experience preferred | Airlines | |
| Ground Attendant | $18,000 - $32,400 | H.S. diploma | Airlines | |
| Lineperson | $7 - $15 / hr | H.S. diploma | Airports, airlines, FBO's | |
| Ramp Planner | $18,000 - $31,000 | H.S. diploma, experience preferred | Airlines | |
| Ramp Service Personnel | $7 - $15 / hr | H.S. diploma | Airlines, airports, FBO's | |
| Safety Inspector | $26,000 - $85,000 | Engineering degree and / or experience as a pilot or mechanic | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | |
| Scheduling Coordinator | $14,000 - $36,000 | College degree preferred; experience helpful | Airlines | |
| Station Manager | $12,000 - $31,000 | H.S. diploma; experience preferred | Airlines | |
| Airline and Airport Services | Air Freight / Cargo Agent | $15,000 - $31,000 | H.S. diploma, shipping experience | Airlines, air freight operators |
| Baggage Handlers | $14,500 - $31,200 | H.S. diploma | Airlines | |
| Cargo Handlers | $14,500 - $31,200 | H.S. diploma | Airlines, air freight companies | |
| Customer Service Representative | $18,000 - $31,200 | H.S. diploma, business experience | Airlines | |
| Flight Attendants | $23,700 - $69,000 | H.S. diploma, special training; college preferred | Airlines | |
| Passenger Service Agent | $18,000 - $31,000 | H.S. diploma, experience helpful | Airlines | |
| Reservation Sales Agent | $12,000 - $38,600 | H.S. diploma, two years college preferred | Airlines | |
| Sky Caps | $13,200 - $25,200 plus tips | H.S. diploma | Airports, airlines | |
| Ticket Agent | $18,000 - $31,200 | H.S. diploma, two years college preferred | Airlines | |
| Food Service | Food Preparer's | $6 - $9 / hr | H.S. diploma, health certificate required | Airlines, airline caterers, airports |
| Operations Supervisor | $25,000 - $90,000 | College degree in field | Industry-wide | |
| Health Services | Aviation Medical Examiner | $65,000 - $90,000 | Medical degree | Airlines, NASA, FAA, military, private practice |
| Flight Physician | $65,000 - $90,000 | Medical degree | Airlines, NASA, FAA, military, private practice | |
| Law - Related Services | Accident Investigators | $21,000 - $60,000 | College degree, industry experience | National Transportation Safety Board, FAA, Insurance companies |
| Aviation Attorney | $16,000 - $120,000 | Law degree | FAA, airlines, governments, private law firms | |
| Customs Agent | $23,000 - $44,000 | College degree | U.S. Customs | |
| Drug Enforcement Agents | $23,000 - $60,000 | College degree, special training; experience preferred | Drug Enforcement Administration | |
| Inspectors | $16,640 - $62,400 | H.S. diploma | Construction companies, airport consultants, governments | |
| Security Officers | $12,000 - $24,000 | H.S. diploma, special training | Airlines, airports | |
| Security Specialist | $15,000 - $48,000 | H.S. diploma, law enforcement experience | FAA | |
| Sky Marshal | $15,000 - $65,000 | H.S. diploma, police academy, law enforcement experience | FAA | |
| Office Professionals | Administrative Assistants | $10,000 - $30,000 | H.S. diploma | Industry-wide |
| Information Systems Specialist | $20,000 - $60,000 | College degree | Industry-wide | |
| Secretaries | $10,000 - $30,000 | H.S. diploma | Industry-wide | |
| Travel Agents | $3.50 / hr - $36,000 | H.S. diploma, special training | Travel agencies, government | |
| Pilot Careers | Agricultural Pilot | $20,000 - $70,000 | High school diploma, special training, and license | Agricultural operators, large farms |
| Air Taxi Pilot | $8 - $18 / hr | College Preferred | Fixed base operators, air taxi operators | |
| Air Traffic Reporting Pilot | $18,000 - $40,000 | College Preferred | Radio & TV; traffic reporting companies | |
| Astronaut | $42,000 - $80,000 | Engineering, physical science, physics, or similar advanced degree | NASA | |
| Corporate Pilot | $19,400 - $115,000 | College Preferred; most require 4 year degree | Companies with flight departments | |
| Flight Instructor | $12,300 - $40,530 | H.S. diploma | Flight schools | |
| Helicopter Pilot | $29,000 - $57,000 | College Preferred; most require 4 year degree | Helicopter operators, corporate flight departments | |
| Major / National Airline Pilot | $23,000 - $140,000 | College Preferred; most require 4 year degree | Major and National Airlines | |
| Military Pilot | $18,000 - $99,000 | College degree | U.S. Armed Forces | |
| Regional Airline Pilot | $16,500 - $43,000 | College Preferred; most require 4 year degree | Regional Airlines | |
| Scientific and Technical Services | Architects | $22,000 - $60,000 | Architecture degree | Airports, architecture firms |
| Cartographers | $16,000 - $48,000 | Cartography degree | NOAA, federal & state governments, private companies | |
| Meteorologists | $17,000 - $47,000 | Meteorology degree; experience preferred | National Weather Service, airlines, private weather companies | |
| Technicians (Electronics, Radar, Navigation) | $13,000 - $54,000 | H.S. diploma, special training | FAA, independent contractors | |
| Scientific and Technical Services (Engineers) | Aeronautical Engineers | $17,000 - $54,500 | Engineering degree | Aircraft manufacturers, FAA, NASA |
| Aerospace Engineers | $17,000 - $54,500 | Engineering degree | Aircraft manufacturers, FAA, NASA | |
| Civil Engineers | $17,000 - $54,500 | Engineering degree | Aircraft manufacturers, FAA, NASA | |
| Electrical Engineers | $17,000 - $54,500 | Engineering degree | Aircraft manufacturers, FAA, NASA | |
| Mechanical Engineers | $17,000 - $54,500 | Engineering degree | Aircraft manufacturers, FAA, NASA | |
The preceding table of data was provided by the AEAC, the Airline Employment Assistance Corps. The AEAC has graciously given their permission to use this material.
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