Aviation
The Educational and Financial Requirements of an Aviation Career
A career in aviation can mean a lot of different things. From the pilots who fly commercial airliners and the air traffic controllers who guide them from the ground to the routing specialists and engineers who keep the highly complex flight schedules in check, aviation is a highly varied field. The course that one takes will be a determinant in the nature of one's education, the costs of progressing in the field and the eventual earnings that one can expect. However, even with the greatest of ambitions in the field of aviation, starting the process does not have to be prohibitively complex.
According to the article by Cobb (2012), the first steps are fairly accessible to all who live in close proximity to an airport. Cobb advises that "aspiring pilots can launch their aviation interest by visiting a local airport - specifically the General Aviation area of larger airports, and the local flight operator at smaller airports, typically referred to as the FIXED BASE OPERATOR." (Cobb, p. 4)
Cobb recommends making an appointment in advance, specifically with the Chief Flight Instructor if possible. The cost of entry for taking an introductory flight can also be quite attainable. Cobb suggests that in many cases, an introductory flight lesson may be offered at a discount rate as low as $99. (Cobb, p. 4) One should not be deceived by the modesty of...
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