Careers

The School of Aeronautical Science at LeTourneau University will prepare you for a broad range of careers!  If you are still unsure what to do with the rest of your life, these are a few career options in field of aviation.

These are the types of jobs our grads get after graduation:

Aircraft Systems Concentration

  • Aircraft technician
  • Technical writer
  • Corporate aviation or airline company trainer

Computer Science Concentration

  • Engineer for aircraft electronic systems manufacturers (designing the next generation aircraft flight decks)
  • Aviation simulation software designer
  • Electronics systems engineer
  • Avionics manufacturer
  • Simulation manufacturer
  • Airline database manager
  • Airport database designer

Electronic Systems Concentration

FYI: Grads of this concentration are aggressively recruited for engineering jobs.

  • Engineer / designer for avionics supplier (Aircraft manufacturers usually purchase avionics subsystems from third-party suppliers.  These supplier companies need people who are skilled in both aviation and electronics.)
  • Designer / engineer / technician for aircraft completion center (Completion centers install custom interiors, avionics and entertainment systems in every type of aircraft imaginable.  They have high demand for employees knowledgeable in both aviation and electronics.)
  • Designer / technician / manager for avionics specialty shop (These shops specialize in upgrades and refurbishment of avionics systems in small aircraft)

Mechanical Systems Concentration

  • Systems engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance facility engineer
  • Aviation engineering technologist

Technical Management Concentration

 

  • Airport manager
  • Airline manager
  • Operations manager
  • Finances
  • Manage a repair station
  • Work with customers
  • Timeline manager
  • Airline executive
  • Aircraft sales

Flight Science Concentration

  • Professional airline pilot
  • Corporate pilot
  • Air taxi pilot
  • Aircraft technician
  • Technical writer
  • Corporate aviation or airline company trainer
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) pilot

Military Aviation Concentration

  • U.S. Marine Corps:
    • Pilot
      • Jet
      • Helicopter
    • Aircraft Maintenance Chief
    • Flight Equipment Technician
    • Helicopter Crew Chief
    • Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Engineer, KC-130
    • Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Weapon Systems Technician
    • Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician
    • Aircraft Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician
    • Aircraft Forward Looking Infrared/Electro-Optical Technician
    • Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Specialist
    • Air Support Operations Operator
    • Air Traffic Controller
  • U.S. Navy:
    • Pilot
      • Jet
      • Helicopter
      • Turbo-propellor
      • Other tactical and support aircraft
    • Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer
  • U.S. Air Force:
    • Pilot
      • Airlift
      • Bomber
      • Fighter
      • Helicopter
    • Airlift Navigator
    • Reconnaissance/ Surveillance/Electronic Warfare Navigator
    • Reconnaissance/ Surveillance/Electronic Warfare Pilot
    • Special Operations Navigator
    • Special Operations Pilot
    • Tanker Navigator
    • Tanker Pilot
  • U.S. Army:
    • Pilot
      • Tactical Support
      • Helicopter
    • Aviation operations specialist
    • Aviation officer
    • Aircraft electrician
    • Aircraft Powerplant repairer
    • Aircraft structural repairer
    • AH-64A Armament/electrical/avionic systems repairer
    • CH-47 Helicopter repairer
    • Air traffic control operator

Mission Aviation Concentration

  • Missionary pilot/technician
  • Missionary maintenance specialist

Professional Flight Concentration

  • Professional airline pilot
  • Corporate pilot
  • Air charter (taxi) pilot

Companies that hire our grads:

 

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