Expert: David A. NewMyer - 2/10/2008

Question
Respected Sir,
I want to know what are the chances of a Job in Aerospace Management in
2010 as i would be done with that course till then and i am thinking
of taking that PG-Degree in Dubai Aerospace Academy which is in Dubai..
Can i know ur suggestions
Please Sir i would be thankful to u if u guide me
Ur's Truly
zabiuddin

Answer
HI,

Nice to hear from you.  I will try to assist.

As you may be aware, the aviation/aerospace industry is divided into several industry segments, includding:

Aerospace Manufacturing (including major airframe manufacturers, aerospace component manufacturers, avionics manufacturers, and so forth)

Airlines including those flying globally, nationally and regionally (including air cargo)

General Aviation (private flying, which is large in some nations more than others)

Government aviation including airports, state and national aviation agencies (including regulatory and promotional agencies for aviation in government).

So, for you, the question will be to think about what segment or segments interest you most and then you can strive to learn as much as possible about them with the goal to go to work for a particular segment.  For example, airport management and operations is a key, growing area in all nations.  Airpors are needed to support the growth in aviation, partiuclarly in Asia and in the Indian Subcontinent.

So, as you go through the program in DuBai, do all you can to learn about the aviation industry in the nation or nations where you intend to work and then prepare yourself for that part of the industry that interests you the most.

All the best,

David A. NewMyer, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Aviation Management and Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale