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Flight crews - pilots and flight attendants - are the most visible occupations in the industry, but most air transportation employees work on the ground. Except for pilots and aircraft mechanics, most employees are trained after they are hired. Air transportation personnel must be able to work flexible schedules. Some personnel may work under pressure to meet flight schedules.
N-J/Roger Simms
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Q: Since commercial airlines operate around the clock, do most pilots and flight attendants have to work irregular hours?
A: Flight assignments are usually based on seniority. Most pilots and flight attendants fly about 75 hours a month and spend about 75 to 85 hours a month performing nonflying duties. This often includes nights, holidays, and weekends. It also includes much time away from home.
Sky´s the limit for women in aviation
Only one in 20 commercial pilots in the United States is a woman, but that didn´t stop Serena DeBree from pursuing the career of her dreams.
ERAU´s new planes to propel quiet training at county airport
When Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University opens its Commercial Airline Pilot Training program in Flagler County next year, it will bring a fleet of 10 new planes.
Astronaut tells of starry future for women
Nicole P. Stott sat in front of the TV eating a grilled cheese sandwich as she watched Neil Armstrong take his "small step" on the moon in July 1969.
1. Go to your career section. Then, explore one or more of the web links related to this job. Make copies of web pages you find interesting and organize them into a reference file or notebook to share with others.
2. Search recent copies of The Daytona Beach News-Journal for evidence of this occupaion. Clip examples from display ads, classified ads, news articles, features, editorials, and the comics.
3. From the pages of The News-Journal, identify people and organizations that can be contacted for more information about this occupation. Investigate one or more and organize your findings into a scrapbook to share with your class. Please feel free to add useful ones to the Resource List for this occupation in the Job Center.
4. Clip words from The Daytona Beach News-Journal that describe, or are used in, this occupation. Define each and then, using Puzzlemaker, create a crossword puzzle to challenge friends or classmates.
5. Visit NewsVoyages.com and search for information about this job in online papers from other parts of the U.S. Print out pages that you find interesting and share them with your class or family.
Ailing Airlines: Highway or Skyway?
Pilot Norm Nelson, formerly of Delta Airlines, expressed his continued confidence in airline travel as well as his enjoyment of flying. The pilot, who had been trained to fly while serving in the United States Navy, expressed his feeling that passenger safety is a priority for airline pilots and that the threat of terrorism and hijacking has always been a concern.
The Wright Brothers
The Wright Brothers began creating things when they were still in elementary school. When they became adults, the activities of the Wright Brothers relied on their experience as mechanics and adapted the bicycle wheel to help test their wing designs.
FAA Career Opportunities
Are you looking for a challenging position with a world-class leader in the field of aviation? Consider a career with the Federal Aviation Administration.
http://jobs.faa.gov/
Aviation Education Career Guides
Looking for a career in FAA? The Federal Aviation Administration introduces REVAMP, a new way for the world to see all FAA vacancy announcements.
http://www1.faa.gov/education/rlib/career.htm
Aviation and Aerospace Jobs
Careers, Work & Employment opportunities.
http://www.nationjob.com/aviation/
Florida Institute of Technology
Learn to Fly... Learn to Soar! We strive to impart a world class educational program that leads to both flight and non-flight aviation careers.
http://www.fit.edu/AcadRes/aero/
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, what we do best is teach the science, practice, and business of aviation, aerospace, and selected related technologies.
http://www.embryriddle.edu/
Astronaut Selection
The 21st century promises the challenge for humans to live and work in space. The achievements of scientists, engineers, technicians, and specialists who will build and operate the Space Station are the legacy of the national Aeronautics and Space Administration´s (NASA´s) many years of experience in selecting and training astronauts to work on the frontier of space.
http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/astronauts/
Discovery School´s Puzzlemaker
Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists.
http://www.puzzlemaker.com/
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