Careers in Business Aviation

Careers in Business Aviation

What Is Business Aviation? Business aviation is a business tool that: Offers a competitive advantage to businesses all around the world Involves many different types of aircraft Is supported by a variety of people and jobs Often considered “aviation’s best kept secret” 2

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Who Uses Business Aviation? Companies that use business aviation are both large and small, public and private. S&P 500 companies using business aviation are listed among: Business Week’s “50 Most Innovative Companies” Fortune’s “100 Best Places to Work” Fortune’s “50 Most Admired Companies” 4

Many Business Aviation Career Paths Management (operations, administrative, strategic planning) Pilots Mechanics, Maintenance Flight Attendants Schedulers, Licensed Dispatchers Service Providers 5

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Benefits of Working in Business Aviation Numerous opportunities to apply your own diverse skill set Opportunities to perform cross-functional work Close personal interaction with colleagues and customers Rewarding and engaging environment Compensation that grows with your experience 7

How to Get Started in Business Aviation Learn about what it takes to learn to fly, take an introductory flight at your local airport AOPA – www.aopa.org/learntofly Search for college/university aviation program University Aviation Association – www.uaa.aero Apply for scholarships and internships Inquire at your school, and explore offerings by NBAA and other aviation groups 8

Get Involved, Stay Involved! Attend NBAA conferences and career day events offered year-round Attend local and regional business aviation group events Register for FAA “Wings” programs Read aviation publications and news sites like Business Aviation Insider, Business & Commercial Aviation, ProPilot, AviNation, etc. Connect on social media – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn 9

Take the First Step: Connect With NBAA! The National Business Aviation Association connects you with: Industry Leaders Young Professionals Regional Representatives Near You Sign up for free student access to the NBAA Jobs Board: www.nbaa.org/password/student (must be 18 or older) 10

Learn More www.nbaa.org/students