Aviation
The commercial aviation industry shows a stronger than average need for new employees. With an increase in domestic and global flights, the employment outlook for pilots is excellent. There are many careers available in the Aviation industry.
Who uses aviation?
- Law Enforcement
- Crop Dusting/ Agricultural
- Aircraft Testing
- Rescue Operations
- Traffic Monitoring
- Media
- Military
- NASA
- Corporate Businesses
Job Opportunities
- Very Competitive Field -
- Strong competition is expected for jobs because aircraft pilots have very high earnings, especially those employed by national airlines.
Knowledge of Specialized work areas
- All pilots who are paid to transport passengers or cargo must have a commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating issued by the FAA.
- Helicopter pilots must hold a commercial pilot's certificate with a helicopter rating.
- To qualify for these licenses, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have at least 250 hours of flight experience.
- The experience required can be reduced through participation in certain flight school curricula approved by the FAA.
- Applicants also must pass a strict physical examination
- Flight Training
- 2-year associate degree from a technical school or community college to begin, 4-year preferred
- Armed Forces
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified institution
- Qualifications
- Commercial pilot’s license with instrument rating by FAA
- Private Pilot Certification
- Instrument Certification
- Companies in Clark County supporting job and career opportunities:
- Air Excel, Inc.
- Scenic Air
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- UPS
- US Air Force
- Fed Ex
For further information contact department leadership at: 702-651-4053, or the Department of Applied Technologies at 651-3012.
