Careers in Aviation

The aviation industry incorporates all business directly involved with air travel and transportation by airplane, helicopter, and unmanned aircraft, such as drones. The key players of the aviation industry are aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports, regulatory bodies, and aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). The aviation industry is crucial for global commerce and travel, connecting goods and people across continents, countries, and cultures.

What Can I Do With an Aviation Career?

There are a variety of career options available to those in the Aviation industry. Focus areas in Aviation include:

Gaining Experience in Aviation

The Aviation Science program at Bridgewater State University includes comprehensive FAA approved training via simulators and BSU’s fleet of aircraft. Full details are available at: https://www.bridgew.edu/department/aviation-science/flight-training.

Students also gain experience through internships with various airlines, airports and municipalities in addition to airline partnership programs: https://www.bridgew.edu/department/aviation-science/beyond-the-classroom

Resources for Aviation Careers

  • Cape Air
  • Endeavor Air
  • Flexjet
  • Mike Gouilan Aviation
  • Republic Airways
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

  • Alpha Eta Rho – Alpha Eta Rho is a professional co-ed aviation fraternity.
  • Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron – Established in 1941, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. 
  • Women in Aviation – Women in Aviation was created with the goal to introduce this remarkable career path for students who are curious to learn more.

Not sure if the field is right for you? Having trouble breaking into the field? Want advice from professionals? Then it is time to network and do what we call “informational interviews” where you talk to professionals to ask for tips and advice on your career path and/or search process. View our “Expand Your Network” page for tips, advice, sample scripts and more to help you in this process.

LinkedIn is a huge resource for following companies of interest, finding jobs and of course connecting with professionals including BSU alumni. Go to the BSU Alumni page on LinkedIn and you can search for professionals by company, industry, location and more to help you find aviation professionals doing what you hope to do and find out how they go there!

Still have questions? Setup an appointment with a career advisor to talk about your next steps!

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