Top 10 Amazing Aviation Jobs

These gigs offer great pay and rewarding challenges, along with room to grow and learn. What more could anyone want?

Thursday, February 07, 2019 at 08:47 AM ET

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Aviation has a plethora of amazing jobs from pilots to air traffic controllers to propulsion engineers, and everything in between.

Key Takeaways:

The article identifies 10 top aviation jobs, selected for their high salaries, stimulating challenges, favorable schedules, and strong growth potential in coming years.
Featured careers span diverse fields, including pilots, airframe & powerplant mechanics, air traffic controllers, avionics technicians, airline dispatchers, meteorologists, and various engineering roles (structural, electrical, propulsion).
Each job profile includes an approximate salary range and highlights key responsibilities and necessary skills, noting that leaders and managers can earn substantially more.

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7. Structural Engineer

These engineers develop technical solutions for complex structural problems. They must understand engineering principles, interpret drawings and analyze aircraft structures. Most engineers have at least a Bachelor of Science degree. Many have post-grad degrees, as well.

Salary Range: $62,500–$134,000

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