Career questions tagged aviation
What's the difference between a flight dispatcher and an air traffic controller?
I want to communicate with pilots over the radio to ensure they are getting to and from each airport safely. Which job does that? A flight dispatcher or an air traffic controller? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #air-traffic-control #flight-dispatcher
Who creates flight schedules? How hard is a job like that?
I'd really like to know what job is responsibile for things like creating flight schedules. What else does that person do and how do you recommend I go about getting a job like that? #aviation #airline-industry #aviation-industry #flight-paths #flight-schedules
What entry level job do you recommend I get right out of school if I want to be an executive at an airline one day?
I know I want to work in business, specifically at an airline, and one day I hope to work my way up to the top of a company. I'm just not sure where to start. What job should I seek out of college to set myself up for a future career as an executive? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry
What do you enjoy about working in cargo for an airline?
I'm thinking about different jobs working for an airline and this one came up. I'd love to know what you enjoy most (and least!) about what you do. #aviation #airline-industry
Can you help me understand the difference between certain jobs within marketing?
I really want to work in marketing, i'm just not sure what my specific options are within that field. What are the different roles within marketing at an airline and how should I figure out which one I would be best at? #marketing #aviation
Is the compensation of an entry level pilot much lower than that of a more experienced one?
I want to be a pilot, i'm just trying to figure out roughly how long it will take me to earn a good living. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #pilot #aviation-industry
Is data analytics a big piece of the airline/aviation industry? What kinds of jobs are options for me?
My mom keeps telling me that I should get a job in analytics but I'm not even sure I know what that means in terms of the actual jobs I would get. Can you help me understand what exactly that is and what I would be doing in that kind of a role at Cathay Pacific? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #security #airport-security
Why are there so few female pilots? Should I not consider becoming one for some reason?
I always just see men flying planes, even their assistants/co pilots! Why is that? I would love to learn how to fly planes, but I feel like I shouldn't because I never see female pilots. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #pilot
What exactly does a test pilot do? How would I go about becomming one?
I would love to hear more about being a test pilot. What exactly do you do? What steps did you take to become one? Why did you decide to be a test pilot and not a commercial airline pilot? I'm asking because I really want to fly planes for a living but i'm scared to have so many lives in my hands. I think I'd rather fly alone, as a test pilot? #aviation #airline-industry #pilot
What are the steps required to get a job working as a travel companion for the elderly or young children? Is there even such a job out there?
I would like to make a career out of flying with young children or the elderly. Would I work with a specific airport or an airline? How old do I have to be to apply? What are the requirements? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #customer-service #flight-companion
What are some perks of working in the airline industry?
Most people would think you'd get to travel a whole bunch, but I'm wondering.. is that the best perk working for an airline? Or are there others? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #aviation-industry
When working for an airline in the corporate office, what is the atmosphere like? Do you work in teams or independently?
I can work on my own, but I much prefer working with a team of people. Are there jobs at Cathay Pacific or other airlines that require more teamwork than others? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #aviation-industry
Are all traffic controllers FAA traffic controllers?
I'm curious about the organizational structure of an airport and an airline. I want to know so I can begin working toward my career as an air traffic controller. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #air-traffic-control
Is directing air traffic similar to directing street traffic?
How are they similar? How are they different? Are they even comparable? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #air-traffic-control
What are some of the similarities and differences between pilot school and flight engineer school?
I'm not yet sure which career I would like to pursue yet, but know what type of training is required for each will help me make a better decision. #aviation #airline-industry
I imagine being an air traffic controller is a stressful job. How do you cope with the stress?
Does your job give you tips and tricks, or do you have to figure out how to cope with it for yourself? What is most stressful about your job? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry
Do I have to have an aerospace engineering degree to become a flight test engineer?
I know I want to be a flight engineer, but I don't know what I should study in college to do so. Should I study aerospace engineering or is that entirely unnecessary? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #aerospace-engineering
How do you get a job with the FAA?
Do I need certain credentials? How can I begin preparing for a career with the FAA while I'm still in high school? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry
What would I study in school to become an aircraft mechanic?
What subjects should I be good at if I want to be an aircraft mechanic? Is there a lot of math or can I be successful even if I'm not good at math? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #aircraft-mechanic
If I want to be a commercial flight engineer, would it be best for me to join the USAF as a flight engineer to start my career?
What's the statistic of commercial flight engineers who used to be USAF flight engineers? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry
Do aircraft maintenance technicians work for airlines, airports, or a different business entirely?
I'd love to learn more about being an aircraft mechanic. Who is your employeer and what was the hiring process like? Did you have to interview and go through a background check? Is it a strenuous hiring process? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry
What kind of training does a stewardess need to work for an airline?
How long was the training program before you got to start working? Was it hard? I want to become a stewardess and get paid to travel after graduating from high school. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #flight-attendant
How are job responsibilities delegated for inflight crews?
How do you decided on who does what? Do you earn more responsibilities with seniority? #aviation #airline-industry #flight-attendant
Do flight engineers also have to earn their pilot's license in case the pilot can't fly the plane?
I want to become a flight engineer, but I'm not sure if I want to fly a plane in the case of an emergency. Would it be the flight engineer's responsibility to fly the plane if the pilot can no longer fly it? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry
What are the requirements and responsibilities of a flight engineer?
How do you work with the pilot to ensure each flight runs as smoothly as possible? What are some of the training programs you have to go through to be as prepared as possible for your in flight responsibilities? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #pilot
Is it common for former Airforce pilots to end up working as commerical pilots?
What are the statistics? Which education is better: commerical pilot school or military pilot training? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #pilot #air-force
How do I apply to become a flight attendant?
I want to work and travel for a couple of years before applying to college. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #flight-attendant
Do pilots and flight attendants work as part of the same flight crew every single flight, or do you work with different people every flight?
If you work with each other routinely, do you develop friendships and spend your free time together when you're in cities other than your home city? Do you work better because you're friends? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #pilot #flight-attendant
I'm interested to know what a day in the life of a social media marketer in the airline industry is like?
I love social media and if possible, would like to make it my career. Is there a marketing role at airlines that focuses primarily on social? If so, what do you actually do on a day to day basis? #marketing #aviation #airline-industry