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What jobs exactly are included in the "flight operations" teams at an airline?
I've heard about jobs in flight operations, but I don't know what exactly this means. What are some of these jobs? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #flight-attendant #cabin-crew #flight-crew
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
Is customer support at an airline easier or harder than customer support in other industries?
I'm thinking about working in customer support, but I hear it's hard dealing with unhappy customers on the phone. Is it the same for airline customer support? Please tell me in what ways it can be harder or easier. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the...
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