There
are various aviation related organizations and clubs throughtout
the world, in which most aviation organizations and clubs
are categoized as non-profit organizations. There are various
aviation
organizations that suit different careers, interests, and
backgrounds.
It would be in your best interest to join an aviation organization/club
to network. Belonging to an aviation related organization
or club will allow you to meet other people with
similar goals
and
interests,
but will also open doors to future possibilities.
Aviation Organizations give you the opportunity to:
• Meet others working in your
field.
• Contribute to your profession.
• Learn about new developments
in your field.
• Find out about job opportunities.
• Apply for possible scholarships.
• Learn from mentors.
• Network with potential employers.
• And more!
Aviation Organizations Categories.
There are various types of aviation organizations such as
commercial (for-profit), educational, governmental, military,
nonprofit,
media, international, recreational, and social organizations.
The Aviation Organizations Directory allows you to identify
the purpose/goal of various aviation organizations
and match them to your interest(s).
| Search the
Aviation Oganizations Directory by the following
categories: |
• Aerobatic Clubs
• Aeronautics
• Aerospace Organizations
• Aircraft
• Airlines
• Airport
• Airship
• Astronomy Clubs
• Balloon
• Educational
• Flight Attendant
• Flying Clubs
• Fraternity/Sorority
|
• Gliding
• Government Agencies
• Hang Gliding/Ultralight
• Helicopter
• Historical/Preservation
• Homebuilt/Experimental
• Maintenance
• Medical
• Military Organizations
• Minority Organizations
• Modeling Clubs
• Pilots
|
• Aircraft Owners
• Safety
• Science
• Soaring Clubs
• Space
• Sporting
• Technology
• Trade
• Professional
• Training
• Unions/Employee
• Women Organizations
|
Finding the right aviation organization for you.
Your first step should involve researching various aviation
organizations that are directly related to your career field
in the aviation industry . Talk to others in your career
field about
aviation organizations that
they are
familiar with
or belong too. Once you have identified a few aviation organizations
that
interest you, you should make sure they match your interests
and/or address your concerns.
| Before joining any aviation
related organization, you should: |
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Research it to learn more
about their mission, goals, programs, and/or services
offered to its members and/or the community. |
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Request to attend a meeting before
you officially join the aviation organization. |
| Some general things you
need to know about aviation organizations: |
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Most organizations have
some type of yearly or monthly fee. These fees are typically
used to support the organization and its programs and/or
services offered to the members or the community. |
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Organizations rely on their members
involvement, which is critical to their success; without
active members - there is no organization. |
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Don't expect the organization to answer
every question and be everything you need. |
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Most aviation organizations meet at
least once a month to discuss their business matters. |
Your involvement counts.
If you want to get the most out of an organization, don’t
just go to one or two meetings; attend regular, volunteer
your time, or serve on a committee. That’s how people
will get to know you and you can meet and interact with
the members. Joining the correct aviation organization
and/or club can possibly give you a jump-start and boost
your
aviation career.
Search the Aviation Organizations Directory.
If you are looking for an aviation organization or club, register
and search My AvScholars’ Aviation Organizations Directory.
This directory allows you to quickly and easily locate an
aviation organization
that interests you.
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