1.3 Million Jobs and $150 Billion

General Aviation (GA) supports 1.3 million jobs and more than $150 billion of total economic activity in the United States annually. As a result, the jobs supporting GA are found all across America.

These careers range from flight instructor to mechanic to dispatcher to executive chef. The range of jobs is truly staggering. Just look at this list.

High Wages & Job Security

Many of these positions require a college degree, technical school education, specialized career training, or Federal Aviation Administration certification and offer high wages with good job security.

Many positions require individuals to take written examinations, oral examinations, and skills tests. All that testing is intended to prove that the individual knows the information required to perform his or her chosen career and can apply that knowledge in a real-world environment.

In addition, many jobs require periodic retesting. Every pilot undergoes a flight test every two years and has a comprehensive medical examination every six months (for airline pilots) to every three years (for private pilots under the age of 40).

Career Mobility & Flexibility

Since General Aviation (GA) is used all over the United States and the world, people working in aviation can find employment just about anywhere. And since aircraft are used to carry passengers and freight day and night, people also can apply for the hours and shifts that will work best for them and their families.

Your Personal Use of GA

So the next time you see an airplane in the sky, think about all the people it takes to make that flight possible and all the jobs that result from that activity.