Commercial Aviation—An Insider’s Story
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Commercial Aviation is one of the largest industries in the world. Understanding how and why they exist and function provides the flying public with answers to safety, security and costs. For those working in the industry or desiring to be a part of commercial aviation jobs, their duties and basic qualifications are provided. Answers to how aircraft are maintained and the interactions of airlines internally (within departments) and externally (with manufacturers and government regulators) are provided. Operating and maintaining aircraft throughout the world requires specialized talents for not only the pilots flying the aircraft but those that sell the tickets, load the aircraft and comfort the travelers. Dealing with people is an art of its own and requires restraint and compassion. TWA Flight 800 not only impacted the families of the passengers and employees but the people who maintained the aircraft, serviced the aircraft, boarded passengers and consoled the families of those lost passengers and friends. Aviation is a rewarding and fulfilling profession not only financially but emotionally. Flying is the safest and fastest way to travel around the world.
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About the Book
Why do we have airlines? How were they created? Was TWA Flight 800 an accident? How safe are airplanes, and why are they safe? What jobs are there in commercial aviation? This book provides answers to these questions and many more. Understanding how and why an airline is started, structured, and regulated provides the flying public with the answers to why you are safe when you fly. For those interested in becoming an airline employee, jobs are listed that can be pursued. Job descriptions are included not only for those interested in working in aviation but those employees working in the industry desiring to be promoted. The book offers insight as to why the government regulates and controls airlines with references to the legislations that prompted these controls and regulations.
About the Author
LeRoy Paine is a forty-three-year veteran of working in commercial aviation. His experiences include major airlines (TWA), international (Saudi Arabian Airlines), mid-major (America West Airlines), and regional airlines (Allegiant Air). Experienced in parts handling, maintenance, engineering, station operations, planning, training, publications, programs, and administration, he retired in 2009 as Director of Technical Services for Allegiant Air.