Hillsborough, California
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...
What kind of training does a stewardess need to work for an airline?
How long was the training program before you got to start working? Was it hard? I want to become a stewardess and get paid to travel after graduating from high school. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation...
How are job responsibilities delegated for inflight crews?
How do you decided on who does what? Do you earn more responsibilities with seniority? #aviation #airline-industry #flight-attendant
Is it possible to be an airplane pilot and a helicopter pilot at the same time? Can you make a living doing both?
How different is the training. Can I be licensed to fly both? I want to fly as much as I possibly can, so when I'm not in a helicopter flying, I want to be in plane flying.
Is it common for former Airforce pilots to end up working as commerical pilots?
What are the statistics? Which education is better: commerical pilot school or military pilot training? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #pilot #air-force
How do I apply to become a flight attendant?
I want to work and travel for a couple of years before applying to college. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #flight-attendant
Do pilots and flight attendants work as part of the same flight crew every single flight, or do you work with different people every flight?
If you work with each other routinely, do you develop friendships and spend your free time together when you're in cities other than your home city? Do you work better because you're friends? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage....
I'm interested to know what a day in the life of a social media marketer in the airline industry is like?
I love social media and if possible, would like to make it my career. Is there a marketing role at airlines that focuses primarily on social? If so, what do you actually do on a day to day basis? #marketing #aviation #airline-industry
I heard that a lot of pilots come from the military. Is that a requirement?
I’d like to be a pilot, but I don’t want to join the military. Would I be at a disadvantage? #aviation #pilot
Do you get to travel a lot when working in the airline industry? Or are most jobs working in an office?
When you work in a more corporate environment (not actually on a plane) at an airline, how often are you traveling for work? What job functions travel more or less often than other jobs? It is my dream to be able to travel a lot as a part of my job, but I don't necessarily want to work on a...
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