Salaries are up for most business aviation employees, with managers posting the most gains.
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New partnership links drone pilots with jobs
A new partnership will help students who complete the Unmanned Safety Institute’s certification programs find jobs.
FAA puts out Help Wanted sign for safety inspectors and technicians
The FAA is now accepting applications from experienced candidates to fill aviation safety positions at various facilities throughout the country. These positions are critical to the agency’s mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world, agency officials said. The FAA is hiring: Aviation Safety Inspectors to administer, investigate, and enforce safety […]
Clay Lacy hosts 1,500 students for Van Nuys Airport Aviation Career Day
LOS ANGELES — Clay Lacy Aviation recently hosted 1,500 high school students at the 13th Annual Aviation Career Day at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Los Angeles. Called “The Sky Is the Limit,” the event is co-sponsored by Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, Los Angeles World Airports, and the nonprofit Valley Economic Alliance, and supported […]
Snap-on now offers Structural Sheetmetal Assembly certification
Snap-on has expanded its Tools for Life technical education program by offering Structural Sheetmetal Assembly certification, according to company officials. The Structural Sheetmetal Assembly is just one of many certification courses developed by Snap-on. Technical schools and training centers across the country offer specialized Snap-on Certifications in disciplines such as torque, diagnostics, vehicle information systems, […]
Bill targets aviation mechanic shortage
A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives May 8, 2018, to establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program. Introduced by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, including Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.), Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), and Rep. Brenda Lawrence, (D-Mich.) H.R. 5701 is designed to encourage more men and […]
Duncan Aviation’s Atlanta Satellite Avionics Shop moves to new facility
Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Avionics Shop in Atlanta has moved into a new facility, according to company officials. The Satellite Avionics Shop has moved into a newer, larger hangar owned by Hill Aircraft. The new hangar is located on the same ramp as the previous shop and is less than two minutes from the satellite’s old […]
Time running out to register for SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair
The SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair is in just one week — Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Registration is still open for jobseekers for the Career Fair, with 14 airlines recruiting pilots, maintenance technicians, flight attendants, and more. The fifth annual Career Fair will take place at The Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum. While […]
Help wanted: Experienced air traffic controllers
The FAA is hiring experienced air traffic controllers to work in facilities throughout the country — and specifically for the facility that handles the busy New York area airspace. The agency will accept applications March 19 to March 26, 2018, from experienced candidates to fill slots at the New York Tracon (N90) in Westbury, N.Y., […]