Careers in Aviation

Recent support from the ISTAT Foundation grants program, in partnership with EAA Young Eagles Program, was the creation and promotion of a series of “Careers in Aviation” videos.

This video series promotes participation in aviation and showcases the variety of careers that are available to those who have a passion for aviation.

Each video focuses on a specific aviation career and highlights a personal story in that field. Careers featured include an aircraft mechanic, an airline dispatcher, an airline operations manager, an aircraft manufacturing specialist, an air safety specialist and many more. In total, ISTAT has partnered on 12 of these videos. View a selection of them below and watch for more videos to come throughout 2018.

ISTAT members are encouraged to showcase these videos when speaking to schools, local organizations and other educational groups.

Demo Coordinator at Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Meet Lizette Birmingham, the Demo Coordinator at Airbus Helicopters, Inc. She delivers helicopters to prospective clients all over the world.

LENGTH: 1:40 | Watch

Quality Assurance Inspector at Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Meet Fidencio Roque, Jr., the Quality Assurance Inspector at Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Safety is key which is why he confirms that all aircrafts are ready for flight before they return to service.

LENGTH: 2:34 | Watch

Vice President Maintenance and Engineering at Alaska Airlines

Meet Kurt Kinder, the Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering at Alaska Airlines in Seattle, WA.

LENGTH: 3:07 | Watch

1st Officer Alaska Airlines

Meet JP Wilson a 1st Officer at Alaska Airlines. He ensures the safe operation of the aircraft and assists the captain in his duties.

LENGTH: 3:05 | Watch

Customer Service Manager at Alaska Airlines

Meet Gina Thomas a Customer Service Manager for Alaska Airlines. She is the face of the community for Alaska Airlines in Nome, Alaska.

LENGTH: 3:26 | Watch

Director of Asia Engine Business at AJW Group

Meet Tony Shen, Director of Engine Business, Asia for AJW in the United Kingdom.

LENGTH: 3:20 | Watch

Accounting Department at JetBlue Airways

Meet Jessica Singh in the accounting department at JetBlue Airways in New York, NY.

LENGTH: 2:09 | Watch

1st Officer JetBlue Airways

Meet Shanti Merriman a 1st Officer at JetBlue Airways. He pilots the aircraft and ensures that customers have a safe and comfortable flight.

LENGTH: 2:58 | Watch

Aircraft Specifications Coordinator

Meet Karla Alvarez an Aircraft Specifications Coordinator for Dassalut Falcon Jet. She helps aircraft purchasers evaluate their options on aircraft interiors.

LENGTH: 2:31 | Watch

Product Development Engineer

Meet Kevin Charles a Product Development Engineer at Embraer. He turns sketches on paper into reality.

LENGTH: 3:36 | Watch

Customer Advocate On-Wing Care

Meet Regina Perich a Customer Advocate at Rolls-Royce. Regina interacts with customers of all types on a daily basis.

LENGTH: 3:02 | Watch

Vibration Analysis Engineer

Meet Jena Marcum a Vibration Analysis Engineer at Rolls-Royce. Jena's interest in aviation began at age 8 and has been growing ever since.

LENGTH: 3:11 | Watch

Aviation Attorney

Meet Kristen Chmielewski an attorney at Vedder Price. Kristen has the job of her dreams.

LENGTH: 3:31 | Watch

Administrative Supervisor

Meet Juan Ruano a JetBlue Airlines Administrative Supervisor at JFK in New York. Juan has quickly worked his way up from ground ops to management.

LENGTH: 2:54 | Watch

Air Safety Specialist

Meet Jill Edwards an Air Safety Specialist at Embraer.

LENGTH: 4:04 | Watch

Flight Dispatcher

Francesca is a Dispatcher for JetBlue Airlines in New York City! Take a look at the different aspects of what she does every day.

LENGTH: 2:45 | Watch

Airline Mechanic

Meet Antonio Scaglione, a JetBlue Airlines Maintenance specialist at JFK in New York.

LENGTH: 2:31 | Watch

Aircraft Assembly Specialist

Meet Sherry Genovese, an aircraft assembly specialist for Embraer Executive Aircraft in Melbourne, FL.

LENGTH: 3:27 | Watch