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TRANSPORTATION

Aviation

Do you enjoy flight and
dream of hitting the skies
for a career? Check out
KEC’s Aviation program.

What does someone

in the Aviation field

do?
• Creates flight plans for aircrafts
• Can become a pilot and actually fly
commercial or private aircraft
• Can manage large groups of people

who oversee flights and other forms
of aviation jobs
What is Aviation? Typical Jobs

Aviation refers to the activities surround- •
ing mechanical flight and the aircraft Commercial Pilot
industry. Those who dream of hitting the • Air Traffic Controller
skies can do so for a living, whether it be • Flight Instructor
in the pilot’s seat or on the ground. •
Careers in aviation offer many Airport Manager
opportunities for advancement in piloting, • Aviation Safety Inspector
engineering and mechanics, airport • Flight Attendant
operations, and aircraft manufacturing. • Aerospace Program Manager
These jobs often take place in commercial
airlines, private manufacturing How do I know if
companies, airports, and government
organizations. Many aviation and aero- Aviation is right for
space manufacturing companies hire me?
technicians and engineers to perform
repairs and maintenance services on • Strong attention to detail
various types of aircraft before they are •
sold. Others may need technicians to Ability to coordinate and think critically
perform tests and develop new elements in unfamiliar situations
•
for various aircraft. Those with a strong Ability to handle stressful situations
background and a degree in mathemat- calmly
ics, science or industrial engineering may • Ability to communicate effectively
fare particularly well in aviation. during stressful situations

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