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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...
What made you want to work in the airline industry?
I have no idea what I want to do when I grow up. I don't really even know where to start. I do love to travel, so I thought I'd ask, what made you want to work in this industry? If you have any advice as to how I should go about picking a career within the industry, please let me know! This...
Is it harder or easier to be an aviation mechanic or a car mechanic? Do you have to go to school for both of them? How long?
Can you please tell me why each one is easier or harder. I love working on cars, but working on planes would be an amazing career too. If they are similar, I would like to work on planes for a living. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of...
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
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...
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...
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...
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