Questions tagged [career]

Use for aviation career questions; make sure not to elicit opinions, i.e. use for focused questions

Use this tag for questions about how to become employed as an aviation professional. This includes subjects like:

  • How to pay for training, e.g. training grants
  • Qualifications, e.g. whether a degree is required or not
  • Employment regulations and practices, e.g. seniority, rest hours, crew travel perks

There's a large potential overlap with other aviation topics like flight training and also with non-aviation topics like education or employment law. So please keep your questions focused on things that are unique to working as an aviation professional.

Questions about the training and tests required for a commercial pilot's license should usually be tagged as well.

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What unique challenges/limitations will I face if I start a career as a pilot at 45 years old?

I'm contemplating a mid-life career change. I made some money in another industry, and now have the luxury of choosing a job that pays less, but provides enjoyment and satisfaction. I suspect being a professional pilot could be the ticket. I'm…
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Is flying as a post-retirement occupation possible?

Is it possible for a non-professional pilot to pursue a post-retirement career as a professional pilot? Of course I'm not talking about airline jobs but what about bush piloting or missionary/non-profit work?
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How to fly for the United Nations?

I can't find anything online about flying for the United Nations, either helicopter or fixed-wing, and any of their aviation programs, and I'm really interested in this. Can someone point me toward some more information about flying for the UN?
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Burdens of working as an airline pilot

Every job in every industry has some "pressure", "stress", or "burdens" for that job. Being a PPL feels free, but I'm paying for flying. Working as a pilot, I get paid for flying. BUT, before I decide I want to join this industry, what are the…
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What's it like to be a volunteer at the temporary airport set up at Burning Man?

I've heard that the Burning Man festival sets up a temporary airport each year for the week of the festival and that it is staffed by volunteers. What is it like to be a volunteer there? Do the employees at surrounding airports find dealing with…
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Really love aviation but have a computer science degree. What kind of jobs could I possibly get which involve aviation?

I really want to work in the aviation industry. Is there any way I can put my computer science degree to use in this industry.
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Would an aviation engineering background be helpful for a Flight Data Monitoring Analyst?

I am working now in the aviation sector and I am technical administrator for planning aircraft maintenance events. Recently I search for new opportunities and found "Flight Data Monitoring Analyst"? Could someone tell me should I have an aviation…
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Average salary and hours of a survey pilot?

I’m wondering what the average annual pay and hours flown are for a Survey Pilot? Namely in the UK.
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Application interview / career as a pilot: is qualifying from First Officer to Captain expected from an applicant?

I would like to know, if an airline expects an applicant, who wants to become a pilot, to qualify from pilot (FO) to captain (CPT)? Is qualifying kind of mandatory or is it primarily a personal decision? I am asking because I do scientific…
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What is the best route for my 18 year old son to become a pilot with a major airline?

What is the cheapest and most effective way for my 18 year old son to become a commercial pilot with a major airline?
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Aerospace Engineer program in EU?

I am looking for an Aerospace Engineering program in the EU. I heard the Aerospace Engineering Department in Delft University in the Netherlands is one of the best programmes. I prefer English speaking countries, such as the Netherlands, Scotland,…
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What is the best major to study for a career in propulsion systems design?

I want to be an aerospace engineer but am not sure what to major in. I really want to design propulsion systems. What would be the best major for this and what could I do to increase my chances of being hired?
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What should I do to become a commercial pilot?

I am 25 years old, I have completed my bachelor degree from electrical engineering. So what should I do to become a pilot?
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