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| Career Title | Education Requirements | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Careers | ||
| Agricultural Pilot | High School Diploma, Special training, and License | Agricultural Operators, Large Farm |
| Air Traffic Reporting Pilot | College Preferred | Radio & TV; Traffic Reporting Companies |
| Major / National Airline Pilot | College Preferred; Most Require 4-Year Degree | Major and National Airlines |
| Regional Airline Pilot | College Preferred; Most Require 4-Year Degree | Regional Airlines |
| Helicopter Pilot | College Preferred; Most Require 4-Year Degree | Helicopter Operators, Corporate Flight Department |
| Corporate Pilot | College Preferred; Most Require 4-Year Degree | Companies with Flight Departments |
| Air Taxi Pilot | College Preferred | Fixed Base Operators, Air Taxi Operators |
| Flight Instructor | High School Diploma | Flight Schools |
| Military Pilot | College Degree | U.S. Armed Forces |
| Astronaut | Engineering, Physical Science, Physics Degree | NASA |
| Airline & Airport Operations | ||
| Airport Manager | College degree in airport management or business administration | Airports, airport authorities |
| Fixed Base Operator Manager | H.S. diploma; college degree sometimes preferred | Fixed base operators (FBOs) |
| Lineperson | H.S. diploma | Airlines, airports, FBOs |
| Station Manager | H.S. diploma; experience preferred | Airlines |
| Scheduling Coordinator | College degree preferred; experience helpful | Airlines |
| Flight Dispatcher | Dispatcher’s license; college degree & experience preferred | Airlines |
| Air Traffic Controller | FAA training; college preferred | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) |
| Safety Inspector | Engineering degree and/or experience as pilot or mechanic | FAA |
| Concession Worker | H.S. diploma | Airport concessionaires |
| Fire and Crash Rescue | Special training; college preferred | Medium to large airports |
| Ground Attendant | H.S. diploma | Airlines |
| Ramp Service Personnel | H.S. diploma | Airlines, airports, FBOs |
| Cabin Maintenance Mechanic | H.S. diploma, technical training | Airlines |
| Ramp Planner | H.S. diploma; experience preferred | Airlines |
| Airline & Airport Services | ||
| Customer Service Representative | H.S. diploma, business experience | Airlines |
| Ticket Agent | H.S. diploma; 2 years college preferred | Airlines |
| Reservations Sales Agent | H.S. diploma, 2 years college preferred | Airlines |
| Flight Attendants | H.S. diploma, special training; college preferred | Airlines |
| Baggage Handlers | H.S. diploma | Airlines |
| Sky Caps | H.S. diploma | Airlines |
| Cargo Handlers | H.S. diploma | Airlines, air freight companies |
| Air Freight / Cargo Agent | H.S. diploma; shipping experience | Airlines, air freight operators |
| Passsenger Service Agent | H.S. diploma; experience helpful | Airlines |
| Aircraft & Systems Maintenance | ||
| Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic | High School Diploma, Technical Training; Degree Preferred | Airlines, FBOs, Private Companies |
| Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic | High School Diploma, Technical Training; Degree Preferred | Airlines, FBOs, Private Companies |
| Avionics Specialist | High School Diploma, Technical Training; Degree Preferred | Airlines, FBOs, Private Companies |
| Health Services | ||
| Flight Physician / Aviation Medical Examiner | Medical degree | Airlines, NASA, FAA, military, private practice |
| Office Professionals | ||
| Travel Agents | H.S. diploma, special training | Travel agencies, government |
| Secretaries / Administrative Assistants | H.S. diploma | Industry-wide |
| Information System Specialist | College degree | Industry-wide |
| Food Services | ||
| Food preparers | H.S. diploma, health certificate required | Airlines, airline caterers, airports |
| Operation Supervisor | College degree in field | Industry-wide |