The airplane. Symbol of our mastery of the skies.
Spanning oceans
and continents in ever dwindling hours bringing new hope to the people of the world
new horizons to industry
and new careers to use for air transportation has proved itself a vital factor in
the social and economic life of modern civilization.
It is a rapidly expanding industry embracing many trades and professions.
And industry employing thousands of persons for example to keep each airliner in
the air today over one hundred workers are needed on the ground.
Many of these are engaged in office work this numbers the reservations department
comprises a specialized group.
It is here that flight schedules rates reservations
and related subjects are communicated directly to the public by telephone the work
is interesting but requires tax sales ability and the pleasant well modulator boys.
Another reservations job.
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that the ticket counter here however the duties include the actual issuing of tickets
through direct personal contact with the public as in many departments the work is
handled in ships
or around the clock service characterizes the industry.
The welfare of the passenger is of paramount importance to care for his needs men
known as transportation agents are employed.
Well trained in government and airline regulations.
They have often gained their experience in previous jobs such as cargo agent.
Reservations representative or similar work.
Through on the job training they learn how to prepare flight movement reports
and coordinate the dispatching of passengers male baggage
and freight transportation agents also contribute to the safety of the airline
operations by determining the proper weight distribution of cargo the operation of
an airline requires countless messages in order to coordinate all departments.
This is generally done by teletype
and radio many of the teletype is are women a large number of whom obtain their
training in commercial school accuracy
and speed as well as a knowledge of airline code is necessary although important
their work does not require the extensive training demanded of the radio operator
in addition to operating You must be able to maintain and repair radio
and telephonic equipment.
You must hold a radio telephone second class license
or better if you buy the Federal Communications Commission.
The radio operator keeps in close touch with planes in flight
and by using them on such things as operational details
and weather conditions using weather balloons
and various recording devices the United States Weather Bureau gathers nationwide
climatic information and sends it via teletype to airline Rapa country.
The information is then charted analyzed
and interpreted into weather forecast by the airline to be a logical Department
this work require specialized college training and unusual accuracy in judgment
but the key figure in all flight operations is the flight superintendent he is the
man who decides whether the planes will fly
or not he releases all planes on his division follows their progress in the air
and keeps the captains
or pilots advised of conditions affecting their flight the flight to print tendon
to gether with a captain plan. Each flight in the tail.
This exacting work calls for a pilot who is also a qualified dispatcher certificate
and by the Civil Aeronautics authority.
In addition he must have an accurate knowledge of communication facility.
Is responsibility is great
but he coordinates all flight operations to achieve these objectives.
Saves swift and dependable air transportation.
But the safety of operations also depends upon the proper maintenance of blame for
this reason many skilled mechanics must be employed their work is highly
specialized and those who direct
or supervise such work must hold a federal government certificate and rating.
Depending upon the type of work they do.
For example mechanics qualified to supervise work on general maintenance including
dismantling welding or fabricating must hold what is called an A
or aircraft certificate. Others who supervise and approve engine work only.
Are required by the Civil Aeronautics authority to hold an engine certificate.
But no matter what their chosen field may be regular apprenticeship courses
or equivalent technical schooling is required.
However planes need more than mechanical attention for they must also be washed
clean and polished this general utility work for no special training
and is done by fleet service helpers thus only through regular
and thorough maintenance.
On the airlines provide the service
and schedules upon which the passengers the pin.
The arrival
and departure of planes is regulated by dispatchers in the control tower.
These man.
Service traffic coordinators keeping congestion at the field to a minimum.
They are employed by the federal government
and must told us a terrific it would signifies their knowledge of air traffic
regulations for those young men who enjoy working out of doors in all kinds of
weather there.
Opportunities as ground crew members fast work in refueling
and servicing of planes is required.
Ground crew men as well as cargo handlers need little training
but should be able to maintain simple records cargo handlers must know how to load
cargo properly. According to its destination. In other words what comes out first.
Should be loaded last.
There are many workers essential to air transportation
but throughout this number the flying crew is perhaps the most colorful group of
all and important and familiar part of this crew is the smiling hostess
or stewardess who enters a paid for the needs of every passenger.
The hostess must be a person of charm as well as capability to qualify
and most airlines. She must be healthy.
Single and between the ages of twenty one and twenty eight.
If you must be between five feet two and five feet six inches in height
and of normal weight girls who are accepted receive special training in the
rudiments of flight regulations air routes meteorology
and aeronautics to be eligible at least one year of college
or three years of equivalent business experience is necessary.
Knowledge of foreign languages is becoming a definite asset with increasing
worldwide air routes.
When the passengers are aboard the ground crew men clear away all service equipment
in preparation for the takeoff.
One by one the huge engines roar into action as another giant of the air prepares
to thunder down the runway many workers in all kinds of jobs have coordinated their
efforts to make this flight possible but without the skill
and knowledge of the pilots the plane would never leave the ground.
These men with wings represent but a small number of all airline and.
Their qualifications are high. Perfect Health is essential.
They must have hundreds of hours in the air
and an intimate knowledge of are not exempt related subjects the competition for
this work is extremely keen and only those with unusual ability
and experience can expect to find employment.
The majority of job opportunities to be found in airline passenger service.
However freight
and air express services are expanding rapidly to meet an increasing demand for
swift transport of medicines perishable food furniture
and hundreds of other products.
And in the future this branch of air transportation will offer employment
possibilities for pilots as well as many others
but opportunities in air transportation are not restricted to large airline
organizations. Many small companies
and individuals maintain private planes providing transportation
or feeder service between local points. In work such as this.
There are jobs for pilots field managers in airport engineers.
Mechanics and helpers the control tower operators Linklater instructors.
Flight instructors and many others.
But the need of training and education for the better positions
and higher paying jobs cannot be overemphasized colleges
and specialized schools throughout the country maintain facilities for teaching
different phases of air transportation.
The armed forces operate sceptical opportunities for young men to acquire steel
and experience in many aviation jobs.
Technical books trade magazines
and government publications provide current information
and trends in air transportation
and airlines from coast to coast maintain training programs for all types of work
by Bill to this expanding industry but obtaining employment will not be easy.
Competition for jobs is great
and the total number of employed is comparatively small.
However the industry makes up for this by the variety of jobs it offers individual
qualifications are a deciding factor.
And if you want to learn and earn your living in a useful
and romantic industry air transportation presents a challenge
and an opportunity for your life's work.