Aerospace Engineers Job DescriptionSince the Wright Brother’s inaugural flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903, aircraft have come a long way.
Aeronautical engineers work on aircraft which operate within the Earth’s atmosphere, while Astronautical engineers deal with aircraft which operate outside the Earth’s atmosphere. The people who design, develop and air and space craft may be experts in a variety of disciplines, including aerodynamics, propulsion, thermodynamics, structures, acoustics, or guidance and control systems
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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Job DescriptionWhen we think of air travel, we tend to think of people on the go. But there are plenty of other things that travel by plane.
In fact, there are entire fleets of aircraft dedicated only to cargo operations.
Aircraft cargo handling supervisors are responsible for making sure cargo is properly loaded and transported safely.
They need to be experts in calculating the maximum amount of cargo the plane can carry
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Aviation Inspectors Job DescriptionWhen you board an aircraft, it’s good to know that aviation inspectors have been on the job.
They ensure that all United States registered aircraft meet federal safety regulations.
One way this is done is by careful and extensive inspection of the aircraft.
Aviation inspectors must also examine flight and repair records.
Only aircraft that have a valid airworthy, certificate issued by the FAA, can fly
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Avionics Technicians Job Description Avionics technicians keep airplanes in the sky.
They repair and maintain components used for aircraft navigation, radio communications, flight control, weather radar systems and engine operation.
They also work on computerized instruments that run the aircraft. They may have to analyze and develop solutions to complex electronic problems.
This is one of the highest paid technical professions, and it’s easy to see why
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