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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...
I do really well under pressure, so I'm wondering what the highest stress jobs in aviation are?
While some people do not perform well under pressure or like working in a high intensity, high stress job, I believe I would thrive! I'm wondering what you believe to be some jobs at an airline or in aviation that require someone who does well in fast paced/high stress situations. #aviation...
What does a job working in sales for an airline entail?
I know these jobs exist, I'm just not sure what exactly working in sales for an airline entails - What are you selling? Who are you selling to? I always just go to an airline's website to purchase my flights, I never actually speak with anyone in the process! Can you describe what your typical...
How do you handle emergency type situations during flights?
Does the safety training you go through help to prepare you for that? What exactly does the safety training entail? How does training vary by role? I'm asking because I'm interested in a job working as a flight attendant or maybe even a pilot, but I'm worried that if something bad happens I...
I know that pilots learn using simulators, but when they make the transition to piloting a real flight, how different /difficult is it?
Can you describe what it's like going from learning how to fly a plane using a simulator to what it's like actually flying one? Is it a really difficult transition or do the simulators feel so much like real life that it's not that different? I'm also interested to know how long the first few...
What is your favorite thing about being a pilot?
I'm deciding between two careers at the moment. Can you help me by telling me why you chose to become a pilot and what you love the most about doing it for a living? #aviation #airline-industry #pilot
Since flight attendants and pilots are always traveling, how difficult is it to have work/life balance?
How long, on average, are pilots and flight attendants traveling at one time? How hard is it on you and your families to be traveling so often? #aviation #pilot #flight-attendant
How long does it take to get a pilot license?
I really want to become a pilot, so i'm just trying to plan out how long it will take me to accomplish my dream! #aviation #pilot
Do flight attendants move between airlines often or do they tend to stay with one airline for a long time?
I’d appreciate it if anyone knows the stats on this #aviation #airline-industry
What's it like being an air traffic controller?
How many hours do you work at a time? Do you get to take breaks? Are you in a dark room staring at a screen like the show in the movies? #air-traffic-control
What can I do in college to prepare for a job in the airline industry?
I'd like to work in the corporate office of an airline one day, I'm just not sure what specific job yet! Are there certain classes I should take, clubs on campus I should join, extra curricular activities you recommend I do on my spare time, or internships I should apply for? How do students...
What kinds of jobs are there in the airline industry?
I would like to understand the different jobs in the airline industry, as it's one that interests me. I'm sure there are a bunch of jobs that I'm just unaware of or unfamiliar with, so I'd love to hear about what you do in the airline industry to get a better understanding of some possible...
How much math is involved in flying a plane?
What are some jobs in aviation that require someone who is very good at math? What kind of math is used most often? I am asking because I am really good at math and science, and planes have always fascinated me. How can I combine my love of math with that of planes as a career? #aviation...
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