The
aviation industry has its ups and downs. If you work in this
industry, as with any industry, you will experience some good
and bad times (such as layoffs, cutbacks, etc.) The growth
of the aviation industry is primarily based on the changing
economy and business models. Employment opportunities are
based on timing and networking. Networking is essential to
finding a job and advancing your career.
As you
seek employment, it is important to know:
• Pilot
Jobs
• Employment
Sectors
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Types of Pilot Jobs
Browse the Pilot Jobs
section to learn about the various pilot jobs, educational
requirements, pay rate, and typical employers.
Employment
Sectors
Pilot jobs are found in virtually all employment sectors.
There are four major employment sectors:
•
Private
Sector
Private sector employers consist of incorporated firms,
industries, law firms, manufacturers, and service-related
industries.
•
Public
Sector
Public sector employers consist of civil service, military,
and other federal, state, county, and city government
jobs.
•
Education/Research
Sector
Education/research sector employers consist of privately
funded or public schools, colleges, universities, vocational,
or research institutions.
•
Not-for-profit
Sector
Not-for-profit sector employers consist of hospitals,
foundations, service organizations, labor unions, and
research, religious, or non-government-funded organizations.
Pilot
jobs can be located at the following types of employers:
•
Airlines
(Major, national, and regional airlines)
•
Major
Air Freight/Cargo Airlines
•
Aircraft
Manufacturers
•
U.S.
Armed Forces
•
Federal
Departments, Bureaus, and Agencies
- The Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of
the Interior
- The Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service
- The Immigration and Naturalization Service of the
Department of Justice
- Federal Aviation Administrators (FAA)
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA)
- National Transportation Safety Board.
- National Weather Service
•
State
Aviation Departments and Agencies
•
Colleges
& Universities (with flight training programs and/or
departments)
