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Dear David,
Greetings! My name is Lloyd and I'm working as an airline record controller/analyst in the Philippines. My work involves review of accomplished taskcards and update of monitoring of Time controlled components, their history and remaining life. I also work with AD's, SB's and other regulatory rules and regulations. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering. I would like to ask about oppurtunities in aircraft maintenance or manufacturing in the US. My family already migrated to florida. I am left here due age restrictions. I have a lot of questions, but I'd appreciate you expert reply to this one. Thank you.
Hi,
I am not really an expert in Aerospace Engineering, but, I would say that the opportunities in the USA for work in the aviation manufacturing field are excellent. Both Boeing and Lockheed Martin are leaders in their respective work (Boeing is known for commercial aircraft manufacturing as well as military and Lockheed Martin is known for military aircraft manufacturing. I am not sure that there is much aircraft manufacturing in Florida, other than Piper Aircraft in Central Florida. Boeing has major plants in Philadelphia, St. Louis, Wichita, Long Beach, Phoenix area and the Seattle area. Lockheed Martin has plants in Texas, Georgia, the LA area and several other locations. So, there are some pretty broad opportunities out there in thsi field. You might try checking some of the aviation employment websites such as:
www.avjobs.com
www.aviationemployment.com
www.aeps.com
....to find out more.
All the best to you,
David A. NewMyer
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| Comment | Thank you very much David. I found a lot very good information from your answer. Now I know where do major aircraft manufacturer hire a lot of people. Hope I make it. Thank you and God Bless! | ||
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David A. NewMyer
Expertise
I can answer questions about aviation industry employment, airports and airport planning and aviation industry regulation (overall regulation of the industry--who regulates what and why).
Experience
I have worked in aviation since the late 1960s, primarily in airports, airport planning and in aviation education. I have done major research in aviation employment and in graduate education in aviation.
Organizations
University Aviation Association since 1982 (President, 2009-2010)
Publications
Collegiate Aviation Review
Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research
Journal of Air Transportation
ATEA Journal
SIU Press
Education/Credentials
B. S. in History and Government, University of Redlands, California, 1969
M. A. in Political Science (Metropolitan Studies), Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 1971
M. S. in Transportation, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1974
Ph.D. in Education (Education Aministration and Higher Education), Southern Illinois University Carbonale, 1987
Awards and Honors
United Airlines William Wheatley Award from the University Aviation Association, 1994 for excellence in Post Secondary Aviation Education
Sorensen Award for Excellence in Research, University Aviation Association, 2008
Past/Present Clients
Prepared airport master plan and environmental assessment reports for several Illinois Airports; prepared two separate airport systems plans for the Chicago area
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