Since the closure of hundreds of airports all over Europe due to the “ash cloud” from the volcano eruption in Iceland in March 2010, the aviation industry has taken a huge knock and lost billions in revenue. Luckily things seen to be back on track and airlines, as well as airports are recovering as air travel is once again picking up. Atlanta’s JF Kennedy Airport is even talking about expanding and upgrading its facilities.
If you hope to work in aviation, but have been a bit wary due to the uncertainty of the industry, now is the time to get involved. If you still need to complete training, whether it is to be a pilot, air traffic controller, airport security or any other air travel job, you should do this right away, because as the industry recovers, jobs will once again become available and you will want to be the first in line to apply for whatever jobs come along.
If you enjoy air travel and want to see the world whilst you earn a living, then becoming an air attendant is a great job opportunity. You will be able to fly to various destinations and see a bit of city at times. This job is also great if you are friendly and enjoy meeting people.
Another aviation job where you can meet people from all over the world is working in the airport directing people and helping travelers find their way around. There are lots of these job openings in various airports around the world that you can find.
Other airport jobs include ticket sellers, baggage handlers, airport security, retail shop cashiers and managers, airport restaurant staff including servers, chefs, managers, and kitchen staff, airport bartenders, and many others behind the scenes, as it were, carrying and loading luggage, checking equipment, loading the food and drinks, clearing the runway, and many others.
Airlines have plenty of jobs for engineers and other aviation maintenance positions. This is a great opportunity to start out with an entry level job and work your way up. For these jobs, however, you will need a degree in this field as maintaining an aircraft is a highly specialized and one where you cannot afford to make any mistakes.
Airlines also require administrative staff including marketing managers, sales offices, financial experts, and accountants. With the large number of job types that are available in the air travel industry, you should be able to find some great ones that you can apply for.
Once you become a member of Airline Job Finder you will have access to a detailed database of aviation industry employers as well as an updated list of the current openings in the aviation business. You will be able to learn what each job entails and what is required in terms of a tertiary education. You can also gain access to the resume help section where you can get tips about how to write a top quality resume and application. Join today to get all the benefits when looking for an air travel career.
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