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Here is a top notch list of tips on finding an ideal job in the aviation industry. The following is a mix of tips and information about finding a well paid job in aviation, wherever you live in the world.

The aviation industry provides a very wide range of job opportunities from lawyers, mechanics, engineers and technicians to pilots and cabin crew. Also, all kinds of ground clerical, medical, security and catering staff are required. Just about any occupation you can think of is required by the civil and military aviation industry.

Wages can range from $20,000 to $200,000 per annum (or the equivalent in your currency), depending of course on the type of work. Also, you need to distinguish between military and civil aviation, and decide which option you prefer.

All kinds of scientists, engineers and technicians can find well paid jobs in aviation, offering good career progression. The best first step to finding a job in aviation is to do an internet search using phrases such as “aviation jobs”, ‘civil aviation jobs’ and ‘military aviation jobs’. For example, “onlineaviationjobs.com” is a prominent website in this regard.

Another strategy is to register your CV with recruitment agencies that specialize in aviation recruitment. You can do this online and receive email notifications of job vacancies and work opportunities. See aviation recruitment agencies such as Matchtech, Resource Group, Morson Group, and others.

Make sure your CV is geared towards the aviation industry. If you have no work experience or qualifications related to aviation, then you should at least express your interest in aviation somewhere in your CV.

Start reading magazines on avionics - they are full of useful information that will give you ideas for developing a career in avionics and finding the job you want. To find magazines on avionics, do a search on internet for ‘avionics magazine’.

You should also check the magazines at a public library or a large magazine retailer such as a major bookstore. Spend a little money buying a few relevant magazines as they will surely provide a good insight into the airline industry in general.

Look for “aviation blogs” on internet. Visit the blogs regularly to stay informed. Also, search “airport jobs” on internet - you may be surprised at how many job opportunities exist.

Some job opportunities are not offered through agencies. So it’s a good idea to make a short list of about five large companies in aviation that you might want to work for. Then make direct contact with their human resource departments and enquire about jobs. For example, a shortlist of large aviation companies could include Airbus, Boeing, Atkins, and Altran.

If your interest is more related to the military side of avionics see the website for ‘Avionics and Missile Solutions’. This company, based in Alabama, USA, provides ‘high quality technical engineering solutions’ to the military.

If you want to find an aviation job in another country from where you are living, do a search in Google, but do it this way:

For instance, let’s assume you live in the USA but you want to find a job in Australia. Go to Google and enter ‘google Australia’. This will bring up the google search engine for Australia where you can do searches for aviation jobs in Australia.