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WHAT TYPE OF EDUCATION DO I NEED TO BECOME A FIRE FIGHTER
SO I CAN BECOME A FIREFIGHTER #basketball
what do you do as a software engineer?
i am asking this question becaues i am intrested in this job. #science #math
How can I make a lot of money?
bECAUSE I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE BIG BUCKS #basketball
How long does it take to become a pediatric nurse?
I like to work with children. #nurse
what do you need to study to be a pediatric nurse?
i really would like to be a nurse and just want to know certain thins i need to do to become a pediatric nuse #college #high-school
what are my job options while in high school?
To see what interest me and pursue more in that job. #help #advanced-css
What type of risks would a plane pilot be taking in his/her line of career?
Im asking because i wanna be in a line of work that is not so dangerous #social-skills #intelligence
Do you think game testing is a good way to make $?
Ive been thinking about being a game tester for a living.but i want to know if it will benefit my life. #games #video
what do you have to do to become a chef or head chef?
I'm asking because I wanna be a chef. #culinary #culinary-arts
what are the steps to becoming a lawyer?
im asking this question because i want to be a lawyer and i dont know the steps it takes, like what i need to do what i got to take and how long its going to take me #lawyer
Is it hard to be in the fashion field?
I take career tests all the time and Fashion is always the career best sited for me but what are the jobs available in fashion and how hard is it to work in fashion and what are the best colleges for fashion. #career #fashion #design
What are some traits I should have to be a really successful customer service person?
I'm considering working in customer service as an entry level job out of school, but I'm not sure I have what it takes to be good at it. What skills or traits do you need to do well in a customer facing role at an airline? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of...
What kind of code would I need to learn to be a software developer in the aviation industry?
I'm just now starting to learn how to code, so I'm wondering what language I would need to learn in order to get a job as an engineer at a company like Cathay Pacific. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation...
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...
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...
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...
What jobs in aviation can I still get without a college degree?
I don't think I'll attend college, but would still like to have a good job in aviation. What specific jobs do you recommend I look into that would not require me to have a college degree? #aviation #airline-industry
Is the average compensation for sales jobs in the airline industry higher or lower than average incomes?
I'm thinking about a career in sales, i'm just not sure what industries to consider. I love the idea of working for an airline, but I'm unsure about my earning potential in this industry over others. Any insight here would be helpful, thank you! #aviation #airline-industry
Other than a pilot or flight attendant, what are some other job options in the airline industry?
I'm interested in business and I LOVE to travel, so I'd like to look into the airline industry as a possible career option. I'm just not sure what jobs there are other than on an airline (like pilots and flight attendants). Any suggestions would be helpful! Thank you in advance. #aviation...
What are some entry level jobs in the airline industry I could get where I'd be able to travel internationally often?
I want to travel. #aviation #airline-industry
Is it more difficult to get a job in a specific field (like sales or marketing) in the aviation industry than it is in other industries?
Please tell me why it's harder or easier. #marketing #airline-industry
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