Aviation Jobs - Ultimate Guide
Soaring into Aviation Jobs
Welcome to the WingTalkers Guide to Aviation Jobs. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to change career paths, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to explore all aviation jobs. We cover and link to all aspects of our dynamic industry, from different career opportunities to key qualifications and insider insights. From Airport to Advanced Air Mobility.
And boy do we need you. Aviation is changing for the better and we need new minds to breath new, sustainable life into classic technology. So fasten your seatbelt, and let’s take off.
Introduction
Understanding the Aviation Industry
This Landing page is just the start. Below you will find direct links to the aviation employment opportunities you may be looking for. If you are – feel free to just climb aboard.
Aviation Job Categories
Aerospace Engineers
Design, development, and testing of aircraft, spacecraft and other cutting-edge technology are the main goals of this dynamic and fascinating discipline.
Aircraft Maintenance
Learn how to join the AMT and Aircraft Mechanic ranks through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or European Aviation Safety Agency EASA Part-66 license pathways.
Airport Operations
This resource is for anyone seeking jobs at the airport and want to know which ones pay the best and what qualifications are desirable.
Airline Flight Operations
Aviation Security
Aviation security (Avsec) is a critical component of the aviation industry, ensuring the security of staff, aircraft, passengers, crew and property.
Aircraft Finance & Leasing
There is a considerable demand for leasing & financing aircraft. Discover the roles and pathways to lessors, banks and asset management companies.
Green Investing & ESG
eVTOL. Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Hydrogen and Electric Aircraft. All the ways we will get to #NetZero 2050
Why Choose the Airline Industry ?
Cabin Crew Service Excellence
Flight Attendant is a challenging role. It requires intelligence, fitness and problem solving to go along with a bullet proof disposition. We have Flight Attendant Training page with more information.
Ground Crew: The Airport Backbone
We have a number of articles on the variety of Ground Aviation Jobs at the Airport such as;
Aviation Management: Behind-the-Scenes
Aviation Management is a broad category that covers the entire aviation Job spectrum. Head over to our Professionals or Undergraduate Pages for more details on formal courses. There’s also a great IATA Management Course page.
Advanced Air Mobility
Aviation now and until 2050 is going to include a lot more than commercial transport aircraft. Check out our Advanced Air Mobility Job page and our Innovation page.
Education and Airline Training
Have a look at our Courses and Training Page. With a selection of both Aviation specific and self-development courses.
Certifications and Licenses
Landing Your Crucial Role
Job Search Strategies
One of our greatest attributes here at WingTalkers is our resources on how to reach your goals through hard work and goo training.
Here is just a few articles and guides on how to get ahead in Aviation :
Aviation Jobs : Industry Salary and Outlook
| Role | Employer | Salary (p/a)* | Qualification | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | Industry Wide | $ 97,500 | Degree | Shift, Physical, Technical |
| Customer Services Rep | Airline | $ 39,000 | Higher Diploma, Experience | Shift, Confrontation resolution |
| Ticket Agent | Airline | $ 45,600 | Higher Diploma, College | Shift, Financial, organization |
| Baggage Handler | Airline | $ 30,000 | Higher Diploma | Shift, Physical, Noise, Cold, Heat |
| Cargo Agent | Airline, Freight Forwarder | $ 48,500 | Higher Diploma | Shift, Physical, Noise, Safety, Technical |
| Airport Manager | Airport, Airport Authority | $ 115,000 | Aviation Degree, Air Transport MBA | Management, Leadership, Organization |
| FBO Manager | Fixed Based Operators | $ 100,000 | Higher Diploma, Degree | Shift, Management, Organization, Regulatory |
| Station Manager | Airline | $ 79,000 | Higher Diploma | Shift, Physical, Leadership, Organization |
| Concession Staff | Retail Company | $ 30,000 | Higher Diploma | Shift, Financial, Management |
| Ramp Agent | Airline, Airport, FBO | $ 45,500 | Higher Diploma | Shift, Physical, Noise, Management, Cold/Heat |
| Air Traffic Controller | FAA, CAA, Military | $ 130,000 | Degree, Specialist Skills | Shift, Technical, Organization, Computational |
| Food Preparer/Chef | Airline, Catering Company, Airport | $ 59,500 | Diploma, Health Certificate | Shift, Culinary skills, H&S |
| Sky Cap | Airline | $ 45,000 | Higher Diploma | Shift, Customer Service, organization, |
*Salary is Median Range in US 2023 dollars according to the US Bureau of Labor statistics. This has been crossed referenced with five top G7 countries and found to be within 3-5%. For indicative purposes only.
The Human Side of Aviation
We need Aviation professionals now more than ever. Diversity and inclusion should not be just a policy page on your website. Below is our trademark Airline connector where you can go to all of the key areas at an airline’s website. To see all 100 of the Worlds Top Aerospace Companies just click on the link.
Major Employers
| Careers | Innovation | Diversity & Inclusion | YouTube | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Delta Air Lines | ||||||
| 2. Southwest | ||||||
| 3. United | ||||||
| 4. American | ||||||
| 5. Alaska Air | ||||||
| 6. Hawaiian | ||||||
| 7. JetBlue | ||||||
| 8. Frontier | ||||||
| 9. Allegiant Air | ||||||
| 10. Spirit Airlines |
