yensid Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hi all, I have a love of aviation and love spending time on FSX. At one point in my life, I was considering becoming a commercial airlines pilot. However, I've come to realize that that lifestyle almost certainly wouldn't be for me (though I still think it's a fantastic job!) However, I was wondering what other types of career options there may be for someone who loves aviation? I am 26 and currently work in I.T. and enjoy the work I do, but I'm not sure just yet if it gives me the same passion as I have for aviation. So I was just curious what other options might be out there. I appreciate any feedback or suggestions the community has to offer. As always, thank you very much! Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz / Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler / G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory / EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card / Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply / Azza Hurrican 2000R ATX Full Tower Case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnuss Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Mechanic, of course, and various administrative jobs (airport manager, secretary, etc.), dispatcher, are a few possible options. And air traffic controller, meteorologist, avionics technician, aircraft sales, caterer or flight attendant are a few more. Larry N. As Skylab would say: Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTweak Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 And numerous airports, especially the larger ones, always need IT techs. If you already have the skills to work IT, why not use to them to get into aviation. Bear in mind, there's a lot more to aviation than airplanes. Ground Support, Test Equipment, Radar you name it. Heck, someone even have to install, maintain and update the computer systems used by ATC, Airlines, at the gates, etc ad nauseam. I'm sure I'm just scratching the surface of someplace like KSFO, whatever. Just a thought. Pat☺ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Had a thought...then there was the smell of something burning, and sparks, and then a big fire, and then the lights went out! I guess I better not do that again! Sgt, USMC, 10 years proud service, Inactive reserve now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightstrike Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 There's an almost endless list of jobs in the Aviation Industry. It really depends on if you like getting your hands dirty, or prefer a desk job. Engineers, Ground Handlers, Caterers; just to name a few, spend the majority of their day up close and amongst the aircraft, where as Operations Control (Flight/Performance Planning, AMCO etc) generally don't actually set foot near an aircraft on a daily basis, but they do coordinate with Flight Crew and Engineers all day long. Cheers, Strikey Embraer E190 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampa Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I am currently in training to be an A&P mechanic. 1+1=cow :p "WE jumped out a WINdow!" -Baymax (from Big Hero 6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yensid Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 And numerous airports, especially the larger ones, always need IT techs. If you already have the skills to work IT, why not use to them to get into aviation. Bear in mind, there's a lot more to aviation than airplanes. Ground Support, Test Equipment, Radar you name it. Heck, someone even have to install, maintain and update the computer systems used by ATC, Airlines, at the gates, etc ad nauseam. I'm sure I'm just scratching the surface of someplace like KSFO, whatever. Just a thought. Pat☺ Thanks Pat, I never suspected there would be a range of careers available in aviation for people with IT skills. I live just a bit outside New York City, so maybe I'll check out JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty. I sincerely appreciate everyone's feedback to this post. I'll reply here if I come up with any additional questions. Sampa - good luck with your training! I wish you the best! Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz / Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler / G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory / EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card / Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply / Azza Hurrican 2000R ATX Full Tower Case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampa Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks Pat, I never suspected there would be a range of careers available in aviation for people with IT skills. I live just a bit outside New York City, so maybe I'll check out JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty. I sincerely appreciate everyone's feedback to this post. I'll reply here if I come up with any additional questions. Sampa - good luck with your training! I wish you the best! Thanks, and hope you find what you are looking for yourself! 1+1=cow :p "WE jumped out a WINdow!" -Baymax (from Big Hero 6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugout Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I would suggest to move into the drone area, you could try to become a drone pilot. It looks like unfortunately this is becoming the future. Quite scaring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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