Airline Jobs

Airline jobs are generally secured directly through a specific airline company, and the employees work out of that carrier’s central offices or “hub” locations. Airlines jobs include everything from ticket agent jobs, where the customer service representative is working behind the counter to prepare the customer’s itinerary, to flight attendant jobs, where the airline employee gives safety instruction, helps passengers with seating and luggage maintenance, and serves food and beverages during longer flights. Airline pilot positions are among the top paid positions out of any industry. However, most of the airline work is done behind the scenes, either administratively or as a mechanic or service technician.

Airlines careers are great for people who love to travel, as they generally include perks for the employee and families to fly cheaply on the employer’s airline. Usually a high school diploma is enough for an entry-level position, although an undergraduate degree is looked upon favorably. There is additional on-the-job training on safety and customer service for flight attendants, and the pilots and mechanics follow rigorous training through the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA.

In the past 20 years, the airline industry has experienced a turbulent track record. The industry boomed over the mid to late 90s due to a high demand of air travel, resulting in more airliners and expanded flight programs. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the industry took a turn for the worst, resulting in a surplus of flights and aircraft carriers. In the past several years, increasing fuel prices have also led to several airline bankruptcies, in addition to increased surcharges on luggage, in-flight services and terrorism tax.

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