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hello sir,
i m in my 3rd year of computer science engineering.
i wanna make career in aviation induatry. so which option will be better for me?? out of the two:
1. M.B.A. in aviation
2. aircraft maintenance engineering from bristol college.
3. or any other option u suggest better than them.  

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Hi,

I think that the answer to this question is, in part, very much up to YOU.  The key thing here is what is it that you want to do in aviation?

The MBA in aviation will point you toward more management and people-oriented positions, or, perhaps, analyst-type positions within aviation.  The subjects that you will be studying in the MBA in aviation degree will focus on business, management and human resources aspects of aviation.

The aircraft maintenance engineering degree from Bristol College is more "hands-on" in its orientation.  This means that you as a student will be learning more hands-on aircraft maintenance subjects related to the physical aspects of the aircraft and its engines.

As far as jobs are concerned, the aircraft maintenance engineering side of aviation is growing fast and will have lots of jobs available.  The management side of aviation is also growing, but, not quite as fast.

I hope that this helps you in your choice of an aviation degree program.

Best wishes,

David A. NewMyer

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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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