Summer jobs at the GA airports
04-22-2008, 06:48 PM
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Summer jobs at the GA airports
Are there jobs/positions that are available to college students looking for summer jobs that would not have any experience within the aviation field at General Aviation Airports? Thanks for the info, im just curious if there are any jobs you can do at an airport without aviation experience.
04-22-2008, 07:27 PM
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Well depends on what kind of job you want. I pumped gas and worked field maintenance at a small field outside of Philly when I was in college. Did it during the Summers and during the holidays. Liked the job and it gave me a ton of connections not to mention it is the sole reason I am a Marine F/A-18 pilot now. Found out about the Marine Corps pilot slots there and now I am using the connections that I made there to hopefully find me a civilian flying job when i get out int the fall. So bottom line, yes there are.
04-23-2008, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw2097
Ramping is good workout...youll be surprised how much exercise it really is.
...just lift with your legs.
...just lift with your legs.
And your brain... Think of it as a giant tetris problem. pull from the top not the bottom.
04-24-2008, 07:59 AM
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Working line is one of the most rewarding things you can do. I got my job when I was 16 and it was the best experience that a junior in high school can get. The pay was great, especially compared to my friends, I worked alone so I learned about time managment and I got to be around airplanes all day. I found it to be a good source of responses for the TMAAT questions on job interviews. During last interview with SWA they focused alot on that job.
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04-24-2008, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sioux39
Working line is one of the most rewarding things you can go.
I was a lineman for 4 years, and it was great. Very easy way to make contacts, and the pay really is excellent. My last year there, I made $20/hr, averaging 12-15 hours a day, 6 days a week. Add in tips, and it really adds up.
It's good experience too. You learn A LOT about airplanes, it'll make you very keen on telling certain models from others, and you kind of get an "inside" look at aviation. I high recommend being a lineman.
04-24-2008, 09:16 PM
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I worked for the university I instruct for now. While I didn't see a lot of different aircraft, I learned a lot about the Diamonds and Pipers we use. I also got to know the airport manager and the guys who work for him. It seems as though I also knew way more about things at the airport than I do even now.
04-25-2008, 05:53 PM
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Position: Former Air Ambulance, Flt Inst, Check Airman, Current CRJ CA
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Originally Posted by Mitragorz
+1
I was a lineman for 4 years, and it was great. Very easy way to make contacts, and the pay really is excellent. My last year there, I made $20/hr, averaging 12-15 hours a day, 6 days a week. Add in tips, and it really adds up.
It's good experience too. You learn A LOT about airplanes, it'll make you very keen on telling certain models from others, and you kind of get an "inside" look at aviation. I high recommend being a lineman.
I was a lineman for 4 years, and it was great. Very easy way to make contacts, and the pay really is excellent. My last year there, I made $20/hr, averaging 12-15 hours a day, 6 days a week. Add in tips, and it really adds up.
It's good experience too. You learn A LOT about airplanes, it'll make you very keen on telling certain models from others, and you kind of get an "inside" look at aviation. I high recommend being a lineman.
04-25-2008, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jbizon
yeah yeah, whatever. Only if you work on Long Island and your clients include Jerry Seinfeld. haha
Yea AE pays 9.00 starting out with a 50 Cent raie after probie period. (6 months)
then another .50 after the full year...
So after one year of launching bags you get 10.00 an hour, and an annual raise after that.
Must be nice making 20.00 an hour as a lineman... I would be hard pressed to quit then.
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