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By DebbieH 26 Sep 2012 2 min read

What is a Composite Engineer?

More and more aircraft are now built with composite structures and specialist technicians are increasingly required by airlines These engineers build composite parts of aircraft and maintain and repair them Unlike working with aluminum working with composites is an aviation-specific process Most composite jobs advertised will be within aerospace companies

By DebbieH 25 Sep 2012 5 min read

Aviation Communications Engineer: Job Description

Modern aviation and air traffic control is unthinkable without the aid of efficiently functioning and highly reliable communication and navigation systems These systems bear a heavy responsibility for ensuring aviation safety and designing installing operating and maintaining them requires personnel with very specialist skills not to mention dedication to the

By DebbieH 19 Sep 2012 2 min read

Aircraft Fabricator: Job Description

Assemblers or aircraft fabricators are a significant part in the aircraft manufacturing process They may assemble various finished products plane or helicopter exteriors or parts that make up sections of the aircraft and their work must increasingly embrace advancing technology and new design and technology in the aviation industry A

By DebbieH 18 Sep 2012 2 min read

Aircraft Electrician: Job Description

The principle role of an electrician working in the aviation industry is to inspect maintain and repair any electrical problems that arise with a fleet of aircraft Each component in an aircraft such as landing gear ignition systems and lighting are run by electrical systems This makes the job of

By DebbieH 19 Jul 2012 6 min read

Qatar Airways wins world’s best airline title for second year running

Qatar Airways has been voted World s Best Airline for the second year running The Doha-based carrier retained the coveted title of Airline of the Year at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards which have just been held at the Farnborough Air Show The Skytrax Awards are one of the

By DebbieH 01 Jul 2012 5 min read

What is a Baggage Handler?

A team of baggage handlers will ensure that passengers bags are loaded and unloaded safely efficiently and in good time from the aircraft This helps ensure that the passenger turnaround can go as planned and the airport functions on schedule There are many baggage handler airport jobs in British airports

By DebbieH 28 Jun 2012 2 min read

Airworthiness Engineer: Job Description

Airworthiness engineers ensure that aircraft are fit to fly and comply with all the relevant aviation regulations This is a challenging and interesting job which typically involves working in an aerodrome These engineers deal with aircraft and associated software systems that test for airworthiness on a daily basis Whether you

By DebbieH 30 May 2012 2 min read

Airport Management: Job Description

A wide variety of skills and duties are necessary to secure airport management jobs In the aviation business there are many challenges today due to the existence of greater security risks than a decade ago and the sheer volumes of passenger traffic involved What does an airport management role consist

By DebbieH 26 Apr 2012 5 min read

Aerodynamics: Job Description

wSometimes called aerodynamicists the core work of these engineers is to focus on planning tests and analysing aerophysics They use the results of this analysis to explore the suitability of materials and design of aircraft aerospace products and support equipment Some aerodynamics jobs will focus on testing missiles and other