Aviation & Aerospace
Career Catalog
Aviation & Aerospace
Build maintain operate and support aircraft and space systems
These careers span aircraft maintenance, avionics, manufacturing, airport and airline operations, flight, safety, uncrewed aircraft and space technology. Some roles are learned through apprenticeship or employer training; others require specific FAA credentials, college education, military preparation or another regulated pathway.
How to explore this category
- Explore aircraft maintenance, structures, avionics or refinishing if hands-on inspection and repair interest you
- Explore manufacturing, machining, assembly, interiors or composites if you want to build precise aerospace products
- Explore airport, airline-ground, dispatch or safety work if coordinated operations and careful procedures appeal to you
- Explore piloting, instruction, air traffic control or cabin service if you want a regulated role centered on flight operations
- Explore uncrewed aircraft, satellites, testing or engineering technology if emerging systems and technical data interest you
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
