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Overview
This new book is the definitive guide to work in the field of aviation around the world, both in the air and on the ground. Aviation is a vast industry offering thousands of career and short-term opportunities and calls for people with a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.This book provides full coverage of the jobs available with details of where and how to apply.
Included are:
Air Traffic Control staff
Airport and passenger security
Cabin crew and pilots
Catering and lounge staff
Customs and immigration
Duty free and travel retail
Engineering and technology
Finance and accounting
Ground handlers and ramp staff
Low cost airlines and private jets
Schedule and charter flights
The RAF and the Armed Forces
Ticketing and marketing
The book explains what the various jobs involve and includes relevant quotes from professionals already working in the aviation industry to explain what the work is really like. Full advice is also given on how to actually get these jobs, including where and how to apply and what qualifications and experience are required. Cabin crew in particular are judged on their appearance, so special advice is given on how to prepare for job interviews.
Other useful features in Working in Aviation include a glossary of aviation terms and background information on regulations and regulatory bodies. In addition the book gives job-seekers a host of useful Web site addresses for airlines, airports, avionics, engineering and manufacturing companies, armed forces, ground handling companies, and relevant recruitment agencies and job centers.
Book Details
Published
April 1, 2005
Publisher
Crimson Publishing, Limited
Pages
253
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781854583222