Business Degree
Receive a business degree from any accredited program. Degrees like business administration allow you to choose between a wide variety of career options in aviation.
Take a Free Young Eagles Flight
EAA’s Young Eagles Flight Program
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For youth ages 8-17
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FREE introductory flight given by a local EAA chapter or individual EAA member in your area
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Young Eagles are given a pre and post flight review of the interior and exterior of the airplane, safety instructions and an overview of airplane controls and operations
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A 15-20 minute flight
Find a Young Eagles Flight
YoungEaglesDay.org
Register for a Young Eagles flight using EAA's online registration tool.
AeroEducate Calendar of Events ›
Find a Young Eagles rally or other youth events in your area.
Set Yourself Up for Success
You can start preparing for an aviation business career now:
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Start talking to your high school guidance counselor and parents as early as your freshman year and let them know that your dream is to work in the aviation business industry. Guidance counselors can help you identify courses you can take to set you up for success in your future career, as well as helping to find scholarships or colleges and universities best suited for you.
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Get a pilot certificate. Understanding how pilots and airplanes work can help you understand the business side better. You can start flight training at any age, although you must be 16 years old to solo and 17 before you can be issued a pilot certificate.
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Join or get involved in your local EAA chapter.
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Actively volunteer with local civic or school organizations. Speech and debate clubs can be beneficial for a career in business.
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Keep working on AeroEducate badging and new activities to learn more about aviation.
Business Degree Education
Post-Secondary Education with Professional Flight Training
Attending a college or university that offers degrees in business can get you started on your way to a career in the aviation industry. With a business degree you will learn the general principals of business in areas that could include marketing, finance, safety, human resources, management, communications, and ethics. A business degree allows an individual a great deal of latitude in choosing a career. Your options can include:
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Marketing
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Sales
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Accounting/Finance
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Human Resources
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Airport Operations
Some universities offer flight training separate from your degree program. This training will allow you to obtain a life-long skill that will also help you achieve your professional goals in the aviation industry. Some companies may also seek out or prefer candidates with a pilot certificate.
Having a general business degree does not limit you to just in what you can do in the aviation industry. Your business degree can be utilized in a wide variety of ways and industries that support aviation or are not related.
Military
The military is not only a great way to serve your country, it’s also a great way to get your education paid for and build leadership skills that can be useful in the business world.
Learn how you can serve while attending college or join after you have obtained your degree.
For more information about military business options, visit our Military Business Pathway page.
Coop/Internship
Participating in an internship or a co-op while in college can help you to develop skills, build networks and relationships in the aviation business community. An internship or co-op will also help in finding a job after college due to the experience you will have built. Employers also recognize interns and can make full-time offers to the individuals that stand out. Planning on participating in an internship or co-op during your tenure at a college or university can be a good long-term investment.
Career in Aviation Business
Once you have the appropriate education and experience, you’re ready to start looking for jobs in the aviation industry! Take a look at the Aviation Job Search on the EAA Website for information about open aviation industry positions.
Give Back
When possible, inspire the next generation of youth. Get involved in your local business organizations, mentor kids and become the spark that ignites a fire for the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
Take a Free Young Eagles Flight
EAA’s Young Eagles Flight Program
-
For youth ages 8-17
-
FREE introductory flight given by a local EAA chapter or individual EAA member in your area
-
Young Eagles are given a pre and post flight review of the interior and exterior of the airplane, safety instructions and an overview of airplane controls and operations
-
A 15-20 minute flight
Find a Young Eagles Flight
YoungEaglesDay.org
Register for a Young Eagles flight using EAA's online registration tool.
AeroEducate Calendar of Events ›
Find a Young Eagles rally or other youth events in your area.
Set Yourself Up for Success
You can start preparing for an aviation business career now:
-
Start talking to your high school guidance counselor and parents as early as your freshman year and let them know that your dream is to work in the aviation business industry. Guidance counselors can help you identify courses you can take to set you up for success in your future career, as well as helping to find scholarships or colleges and universities best suited for you.
-
Get a pilot certificate. Understanding how pilots and airplanes work can help you understand the business side better. You can start flight training at any age, although you must be 16 years old to solo and 17 before you can be issued a pilot certificate.
-
Join or get involved in your local EAA chapter.
-
Actively volunteer with local civic or school organizations. Speech and debate clubs can be beneficial for a career in business.
-
Keep working on AeroEducate badging and new activities to learn more about aviation.
Business Degree Education
Post-Secondary Education with Professional Flight Training
Attending a college or university that offers degrees in business can get you started on your way to a career in the aviation industry. With a business degree you will learn the general principals of business in areas that could include marketing, finance, safety, human resources, management, communications, and ethics. A business degree allows an individual a great deal of latitude in choosing a career. Your options can include:
-
Marketing
-
Sales
-
Accounting/Finance
-
Human Resources
-
Airport Operations
Some universities offer flight training separate from your degree program. This training will allow you to obtain a life-long skill that will also help you achieve your professional goals in the aviation industry. Some companies may also seek out or prefer candidates with a pilot certificate.
Having a general business degree does not limit you to just in what you can do in the aviation industry. Your business degree can be utilized in a wide variety of ways and industries that support aviation or are not related.
Military
The military is not only a great way to serve your country, it’s also a great way to get your education paid for and build leadership skills that can be useful in the business world.
Learn how you can serve while attending college or join after you have obtained your degree.
For more information about military business options, visit our Military Business Pathway page.
Coop/Internship
Participating in an internship or a co-op while in college can help you to develop skills, build networks and relationships in the aviation business community. An internship or co-op will also help in finding a job after college due to the experience you will have built. Employers also recognize interns and can make full-time offers to the individuals that stand out. Planning on participating in an internship or co-op during your tenure at a college or university can be a good long-term investment.
Career in Aviation Business
Once you have the appropriate education and experience, you’re ready to start looking for jobs in the aviation industry! Take a look at the Aviation Job Search on the EAA Website for information about open aviation industry positions.
Give Back
When possible, inspire the next generation of youth. Get involved in your local business organizations, mentor kids and become the spark that ignites a fire for the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
