Download or read book Career Opportunities in Banking Finance and Insurance Second Edition written by Thomas Fitch and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles current industry trends and salaries and career profiles include Insurance account executive, banking customer service representative, financial analyst, tax preparer and more.
Download or read book Taking Flight written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1997-03-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The commercial aviation industry is a major part of the U.S. transportation infrastructure and a key contributor to the nation's economy. The industry is facing the effects of a reduced role by the military as a source of high-quality trained personnel, particularly pilots and mechanics. At the same time, it is facing the challenges of a changing American workforce. This book is a study of the civilian training and education programs needed to satisfy the work-force requirements of the commercial aviation industry in the year 2000 and beyond, with particular emphasis on issues related to access to aviation careers by women and minorities.
Download or read book The Flight Attendant Career Guide written by Tim Kirkwood and published by TKE Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 20 years, this has been the complete guide to the Flight Attendant career for US and Canadian applicants. Explains in depth the differences between Commercial, Charter, Corporate and Private Jet flying. Contains chapters on Flight Attendant history, Applying and Interviewing, Training, Flying for a Foreign Airline, and a Typical 3-Day trip. Also included the hiring requirements for over 70 US and Canadian airlines, including minimum age, pay and per diem, training and domiciles. Each airline listing also included the application address and website link to apply for employment. Includes reference links for both Commercial and Corporate flying, airport codes, and recommended reading lists.
Download or read book Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots written by Greg Whyte and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-12-20 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more. Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters. Filled with over 100 helpful illustrations, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots enables readers to: Identify and address the common causes of helicopter accidents Explore in-depth examples of accident scenarios Examine the technical details of accident causes Review case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents Learn from the plain-English notes on avoidance and recovery Inside This Aviation Accident-Prevention Guide • Basic Flight Principles • Vortex Ring State • Recirculation • Ground Resonance • Retreating Blade Stall • Dynamic Rollover • Overpitching • Main Rotor Strikes • Mid-Air Collisions • Mast Bumping • Engine Failures • Tail Rotor Failures • Mechanical Failures • Fuel • Fire • Ditching • Loading Issues • Winching • Weather • Crew and Pre-flight Hazards • Human Factors • Training Mishaps
Download or read book Flight Attendant Job Finder Career Guide written by Tim Kirkwood and published by Planning Communications. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kirkwood presents a guide on how to survive and flourish in the highly unusual, even downright bizarre interview process that is also very competitive, with over 400,000 aspirants each year. This is the inside scoop from a seasoned flight attendant to overcome the substantial roadblocks to entering this desirable profession.
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Download or read book Career Opportunities in Transportation written by Richard A. McDavid and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides updated key information, including salary ranges, employment trends, and technical requirements. Career profiles include air traffic controller, bridge tender, charter boat captain, commercial pilot, and more.
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Download or read book Fundamentals of International Aviation written by Suzanne K. Kearns and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-21 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International aviation is a massive and complex industry that is crucial to our global economy and way of life. Designed for the next generation of aviation professionals, Fundamentals of International Aviation, second edition, flips the traditional approach to aviation education. Instead of focusing on one career in one country, it introduces readers to the air transport sector on a global scale with a broad view of all the interconnected professional groups. This text provides a foundation of ‘how aviation works’ in preparation for any career in the field (including regulators, maintenance engineers, pilots, flight attendants, airline and airport managers, dispatchers, and air traffic controllers, among many others). Each chapter introduces a different cross-section of the industry, from air law to operations, security to environmental impacts. A variety of learning tools are built into each chapter, including 24 case studies that describe an aviation accident related to each topic. This second edition adds new learning features, geographic representation from Africa, a new chapter on economics, full-color illustrations, and updated and enhanced online resources. This accessible and engaging textbook provides a foundation of industry awareness that will support a range of aviation careers. It also offers current air transport professionals an enriched understanding of the practices and challenges that make up the rich fabric of international aviation.
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Download or read book Introduction to Aviation Careers written by Walter Zaharevitz and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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