Flight Bag: Why Choose Business Aviation?

Business aviation needs talented young people like you. Here are just a few of the reasons you should consider a career in this industry:

• Wide variety of roles within a flight department – including directors of aviation, pilots, maintenance managers, safety managers, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians – as well as many other positions from marketing and sales to FBO management.
• Outstanding diversity in aircraft, missions, schedules and clients.
• Great prospects for jobs and career advancement with excellent mentoring, internship and networking opportunities available nationwide.

NBAA is a resource for students like you who are interested in aviation careers. Students enrolled in high school, college or vocational programs are encouraged to join the association as an NBAA Professional Member for the special student rate of $40. Join NBAA today!

nbaa.org/join

6 Tips for Starting Your Aviation Journey

If you’re a high school or college student who loves aviation and flying, but you don’t know how to begin creating your aviation career path, here are some tips to help you get started:

1. Evaluate yourself. List your strengths so you can figure out what drives you and what you’re passionate about.
2. Stay informed. Research and stay updated on aviation news – you never know when something will catch your eye.
3. Attend aviation events. Visit local airport fly-ins, museum exhibitions, job fairs and other public events, and consider attending aviation summer camps.
4. Network. Reach out to people in the industry to talk with them and build connections. You can network even as a high-schooler or college undergraduate.
5. Tour, tour, tour. If you’re considering colleges and tech schools, try to visit every school you’re interested in and talk to the students there – not just the guides, but anyone you pass by! Get multiple perspectives and attend campus events.
6. Don’t limit yourself! You can change your mind and redirect your path at any time, even if you don’t know what you want yet. Don’t stick with a major or career path you hate! Stay positive, continue to educate yourself and explore options.

For Aviation Jobs, the Sky Is Just the Beginning!

As a student, you have plenty of options for your career path – including the outstanding diversity of roles, aircraft and missions found within the business aviation industry. Here are just a few of the exciting job opportunities in business aviation: