The commercial aviation industry is a major part of the U.S. transportation infrastructure and a key contributor to the nation's economy. The industry is facing the effects of a reduced role by the military as a source of high-quality trained personnel, particularly pilots and mechanics. At the same time, it is facing the challenges of a changing American workforce. This book is a study of the civilian training and education programs needed to satisfy the work-force requirements of the commercial aviation industry in the year 2000 and beyond, with particular emphasis on issues related to access to aviation careers by women and minorities.

Resources to help promote interest in aviation among younger populations ranging from 10 years old to 25 years old. The report is designed to help educators and aviation enthusiasts understand the need for encouraging interest in aviation. It offers guidance on developing a program of activities to fit particular needs and provides activities for developing a program that can be scaled and tailored for various age groups and resource availability.

Examines eighty jobs in the aviation and aerospace industry, detailing duties, salary, advancement opportunities, and training and education needed.

Everything you need to know to pursue and begin a career as an aspiring aircraft mechanic. From the history of the profession to detailed information on getting started, the skills and qualifications needed, the attractive features and drawbacks of such a career, a detailed description of the job, work duties and the work environment, where this profession is in demand, all of the opportunities within the field including those within government, and details on advancement, specializations, earnings and more, as well as a glossary with up-to-date information including the best education and training references and all relative professional associations, Career as an Aircraft Mechanic is the number one go-to book for anyone considering a career in this field. Career as an Aircraft Mechanic also includes accounts from seasoned field professionals and much, much more.