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, chosen for their great salaries, worker-friendly schedules, stimulating challenges, growth opportunities, and diverse roles and locations.
These high-ranking positions, ranging from pilots and air traffic controllers to various types of engineers (structural, electrical, propulsion) and technicians, are expected to be in growth segments in the coming years.
Each featured job includes an approximate salary range and a brief description of the responsibilities and typical qualifications or certifications required.

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9. Propulsion Engineer

These engineers work with installation, testing and analysis of aircraft engines and must have knowledge of fuel, exhaust, combustion and other engine systems, as well as science, math and analytical skills. A college degree is typically required, and many propulsion engineers have advanced degrees.

Salary Range: $55,000–$170,000

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