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Jobs in Aerospace & Aviation

Entry-Level Jobs

  • Sheet Metal Worker High Demand!

    Create, assemble, install and fix sheet metal products and equipment like ducts, control boxes, pipes and furnace parts. Inspect products to ensure quality. May include operating machines to shape sheet metal. 
  • Machinist High Demand!

    Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce parts and instruments out of metal. Fabricate, modify or repair mechanical instruments or parts. 
  • Flight attendant

    Provide routine services to passengers, giving meals, snacks and drinks to those on board. Ensure the safety and comfort of everyone.  
  • Electrician High Demand!

    Install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems.
  • Drafter

    Use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings.
  • Aircraft mechanic and service technician

    Repair, inspect, modify or work on an aircraft or aircraft piece.
  • Aerospace coatings and paint technologist

    Cover aircraft in protective materials and fix paint blemishes. 
  • Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging and systems assembler High Demand!

    Assemble, fit, fasten and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles or missiles.
  • Air traffic controller

    Coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them.
  • Aviation inspector

    Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls and communications equipment to ensure conformance with federal safety regulations.
  • Drone pilot

    Inspect drones to ensure safety. Plan, fly and navigate flight routes. 
  • Aerospace engineering and operations technologist

    Operate, install and maintain computer/communications systems that measure equipment used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

Jobs With Advanced Training

  • Aerospace engineer High Demand!

    Design or build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles. 


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