Aviation Careers

1. Aviation Careers Mr. Petrucci

2. THIS DAY IN AVIATION • January 13 • 1906 — The first air exhibition of the Aero Club of America opens for eight days in the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory in New York City. • The Wrights are asked to send the motor that powered their 1903 flying machine but can only salvage the crankshaft and flywheel.

3. THIS DAY IN AVIATION • January 13 • 1908 — The first European to fly one kilometer in a circle is Henri Farman in his Voisin-Farman airplane. Farman's 1-minute 28-second flight wins him the Grand Prix d'Aviation Deutsche-Archdeacon race in France.

4. THIS DAY IN AVIATION • January 13 • 1942 — The Sikorsky XR-4, the USAAF's first helicopter, made its initial flight with its creator, Igor Sikorsky at the controls.

5. Questions / Comments

6. Management of Aeronautical Science Graded Discussion – Reclaiming the Sky • Ch 13 – Collin – Sue • Ch 14 – Matt – Oneka, Sue, and Bernie • Ch 15 – Kaleb – The DCA Gathering Place • Ch 16 – Landon – The First Step • Ch 17 - Dominique – Kathryn and Chic • Ch 18 – Kaylei – John, Anne, and Marianne

7. Management of Aeronautical Science Graded Discussion – Reclaiming the Sky • From Reclaiming the Sky, select ONE quote that gave you an insight into aviation professionalism and management. • Write out the quote and cite the page number from Reclaiming the Sky.

8. Management of Aeronautical Science Graded Discussion – Reclaiming the Sky • Explain why this attribute of aviation professionalism impressed you. • Relate this attribute of aviation professionalism to another aviation career field besides the career field discussed • Due Wed Jan 13

9. Aviation Careers • Aircraft Mechanic • Professional Pilot • Flight Attendant • Air Traffic Controllers • Flight Dispatchers • Transportation Security Officers • Operations and Management • FAA Occupations • Aviation Safety • Aircraft Manufacturing • Other Aviation Careers

10. Aircraft Mechanic • For every hour of flight, a commercial aircraft requires about four hours of maintenance • Two career specialties • Aviation Maintenance Technology • Aviation Electronics Technology • Advancement into management positions can be rapid. • Many aviation executives began their careers in Aviation Maintenance • Worldwide shortage of aviation maintenance technicians • Starting salaries and benefits are considerably better for graduates with associate or bachelor degrees

11. Aviation Maintenance Technicians • Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) • Perform scheduled maintenance and trouble-shooting on everything that flies • (small private planes, corporate jets, helicopters, airships, jetliners, and space vehicles) • Certification: • Body of the aircraft – airframe (A) http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/fws8852.pdf • Engines – powerplants (P) http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/fws8602.pdf • Most are certified as A&P technicians • FAA Part 147 • http://www.risingup.com/fars/info/147-index.shtml

12. Aviation Maintenance Technicians • Certification – Preparation • Attend FAR part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools18 to 24 months (Associates degree) • Work at an FAA Repair Station or FBO under the supervision of a certified mechanic for 18 months for each certificate, or 30 months for both • Armed services training and experience in aircraft maintenance • Certification – oral and practical tests • proof of experience • Tests cover 43 technical subjects • Typically tests for one certificate – airframe or power plant – takes about 8 hours

13. Aviation Electronics Technicians • Also known as Avionics Technicians • Work on the sophisticated electronic systems and controls aboard modern aircraft – navigational and communications equipment • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses Aviation Electronics Technicians • Many FAR part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools offer avionics courses that cover electronics and instrumentation

14. Professional Pilot • Commercial airline and corporate aviation pilots • Hurdles: • Training cost is high • Significant amount of time is required for training (2-4 years) • Pay structure for the first year or two tends to be low • Work schedules can be undesirable (weekends, nights, holidays, etc.) • Pilot Responsibilities • Safety – including airworthiness of the plane; weather; regulations; air traffic control procedures; and navigation • Responsibilities to employer • Responsibilities to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – flying skills, knowledge, and state of health • Medical certificates – Class I (ATP), Class II (Commercial), Class III (PP) • Drug addiction and/or chronic alcoholism disqualify most pilots

15. Professional Pilot • Pilot Certificates and Ratings • Sport and Recreational Pilot Certificates • Private Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine and Multi-Engine) • Instrument Rating (Single-Engine and Multi-Engine) • Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine and Multi-Engine) • Air Transport Pilot Certificate • Type Ratings (Any jet or aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds) • Flight Instructor (Certificates and Ratings) (Single Engine and Multi-Engine; Instrument) • [READ MORE: http://www.avscholars.com/AvScholars/Channels/Learn_to_Fly/certificates.htm#TR] • Training • A university aviation program [READ MORE: http://www.uaa.aero/] • An aviation academy program [READ MORE: http://www.aerosim.com/] • A local flight school or flying club [READ MORE: http://airlakeaero.com/] • Airline Career Pilot [READ MORE: http://www.atpflightschool.com/airline_training_programs/airline_career_pilot_program/index.html • [READ MORE: http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/ and http://www.learntoflybecomeapilot.com/]

16. Professional Pilot • Typical Career Pattern in the US • Student pilot, Private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, multi-engine rating • Flight instructor • Regional airline pilot (or charter/smaller cargo operations) • Major airline pilot (or major cargo operations like FedEx and UPS) • Corporate Pilots • Fly aircraft owned by business and industrial firms (light twin-engine planes, executive jets, or even an airline type aircraft) • Transport company executives to branch plants and business conferences • Arrange for in-flight passenger meals and ground transportation at destinations • Supervise the servicing and maintenance of the aircraft and keep aircraft records • [READ MORE: http://www.nbaa.org/] • Airline Pilots • Regional Airline Pilots [READ MORE: http://www.raa.org/] • Major Airline Pilots The Civilian Route or Military Route • Airline Interview • New Hire Training • First Officer or Flight Engineer • Captain Upgrade • [READ MORE: http://www.alpa.org/] • [READ MORE: http://www.clearedtodream.org/]

17. Professional Pilot • Pilot’s Code of Ethics (Adapted from ALPA Code of Ethics) • Keep uppermost in your mind that the safety, comfort, and well-being of the passengers who entrust their lives to you are your first and greatest responsibility. • Faithfully discharge the duty you owe the company that employs you and whose salary makes possible your way of life. • Accept the responsibilities as well as the rewards of flying and at all times so conduct yourself both on duty and off as to instill and merit the confidence and respect of your crew, your fellow employees, and your associates within the profession. • Conduct your affairs with other members of the profession in such a manner as to bring credit to the profession and yourself. • Hold the honor of your profession dear, and remember that your own character and conduct reflect honor or dishonor upon the profession. • [READ MORE: http://www.alpa.org/Home/WhoWeAre/CodeofEthics/tabid/2262/Default.aspx ]

18. Professional Pilot • Other Pilot Careers • Skywriter • Banner-tow Pilot • Stunt Pilot • Traffic Control Pilot • Pipeline Patrol Pilot • Flight Navigator • Check Pilot • Aerial Sight-seeing Pilot/Guide • Flight Simulator Instructor

19. Flight Attendant • Job Duties • Required by law • Primary job – ensure that safety regulations are followed • Make flights comfortable and enjoyable for passengers • Qualifications • At least 18 to 21 years old, although some carriers may have higher minimum-age • Excellent health and the ability to speak clearly • Height requirements for reaching overhead bins • Vision correctable to 20/30 or better • High school diploma; airlines often prefer a college degree (people-oriented disciplines such as psychology, education, foreign language)

20. Flight Attendant • Flight Attendant Career Paths • Background check • Formal training: 3 to 8 weeks • Test of Demonstrated Proficiency • Periodic retraining and FAA safety examination • Supervising, recruiting, instructing • Related Jobs: reservation ticket agent, public-relations specialist • Training Topics • Emergency procedures • Evacuating an airplane • Operating emergency systems and equipment • Administering first aid • Surviving in the water • Dealing with disruptive passengers • Hijacking and terrorist situations • Flight regulations and duties • Company operations and policies • Personal grooming and weight control • Passport and customs regulations

21. Air Traffic Controllers • Nearly all air traffic controllers are employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) • Many job openings, reflecting the large number of air traffic controllers who will be eligible to retire over the next decade • Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) • FAA partnership with colleges and universities to provide qualified applicants for air traffic control specialists • [READ MORE: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ahr/jobs_careers/occupations/atc/at-cti/]

22. Air Traffic Controllers • Coordinate the movement of air traffic • Make certain that planes stay a safe distance apart • Must also direct planes efficiently to minimize delays • Regulate airport traffic through designated airspaces • Air route traffic control center (ARTCC) – Center Controllers • Regulate airport arrivals and departures • Terminal controllers • Airport tower controllers • Flight service stations • Instructors at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK • U.S. Department of Defense controllers • Private air traffic control companies (non-FAA towers)

23. Air Traffic Controllers • Career Path • 3 years of full-time work experience OR 4 years of college • Enroll in an FAA-approved education program • Pass a pre-employment test (8 hours to complete) • Pass a medical exam, drug screening, and security clearance • Attend the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK (12 weeks) • Developmental controllers (2 and 4 years) • Certified professional controllers (all positions within a given facility) • Pass a physical examination each year • Job performance examination twice each year

24. Transportation Security Officer (TSO) • Requirements • Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. National • Enter-On-Duty (EOD) Suitability Determination (criminal history, FBI fingerprints, law enforcement agency information, convictions, financial delinquencies, etc.) • Interview • Background investigation • Responsibilities • Transportation Security Officer (Screener) • Pre-board security screening of persons, carry-on and/or checked baggage, cargo, etc. • Conducts screening at other transportation terminal (Ships, Trains, etc.)

25. Operations and Management • Airport or airline management • Aviation consulting • Governmental organizations involved in the management or regulation • Aviation safety • Accident investigation • Technical aviation consulting • Educational, regulatory or investigative positions • Trade organizations

26. Operations and Management • Airport Directors or Managers • Fixed Base Operators • Linepersons • Flight Dispatchers • Air Traffic Control Specialists • Scheduling Coordinators • Station Managers • Ground Attendants • Air Freight/Cargo Agents • Ramp Planners • Ramp Service Personnel • Aircraft Fuelers • Cabin Maintenance Mechanics • Safety Personnel (Fire and Crash Rescue) • Service Persons • Traffic Managers • [READ MORE: http://www.avscholars.com/Aviation_Careers/aviation-operations.htm

27. FAA Occupations • Air Traffic Controllers • Airway Transportation Systems Specialists/Electronic Technicians • Aviation Safety Inspectors • Computer Specialists • Engineers • Executive Resources • International Positions • Other FAA Occupations • [READ MORE: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ahr/jobs_careers/occupations/]

28. Aviation Safety • Safety management • Risk management • Quality assurance • Financial management • Safety investigation • Safety analysis and reporting • Airport management • Airspace management • Safety regulation • Emergency management • Airport design and planning • Airline operations • Military operations • Engineering and maintenance of airport systems • Flight operations • Cabin safety • Occupational health, safety and environment

29. Aviation Manufacturing • Manufacturing Engineers • Electrical Installers & Technicians • Assemblers/Fabricators • Sheet Metal Worker • Tool, Jig & Fixture Makers • Machine Tool Operators • Quality Control Personnel • [READ MORE: http://avscholars.com/Aviation_Careers/aviation-manufacturing.htm]

30. Other Airline Careers • Meteorologist • Station Manager or Agent • Ticket Agent • Ground Attendant • Air Freight or Cargo Agent • Passenger Service Agent • Sales Representative or Account Executive • District Sales Manager • Ramp Service Personnel • Food Service Employees • Ramp Planner • Instructors • Administrative Personnel

31. Summary - Aviation Careers • Aircraft Mechanic • Professional Pilot • Flight Attendant • Air Traffic Controllers • Flight Dispatchers • Transportation Security Officers • Operations and Management • FAA Occupations • Aviation Safety • Aircraft Manufacturing • Other Aviation Careers

32. Questions / Comments

33. Aviation Careers Assignment • ERAU.edu • Ernie • Library • Hunt • Research Guides – MGMT-203 • Select an Aviation Occupation • 2 page paper on Aviation Occupation of Choice • http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

34. Aviation Careers Assignment • Paper must address: (DUE Tuesday Jan 19) • Why you choose occupation • What They Do • Work Environment • How to Become One • Pay • Job Outlook • State and Area Data • Similar Occupations • More Info • Summary of Topic

35. Questions / Comments