Lisa Shaw, the secretary for the BSU Aviation Department, is awesome! Besides dealing with us aviation science and management knuckleheads all year, and the crazyness that goes on during weeks prior registration, she periodically sends aviation students emails about new internship, and job listings. For that reason my search for a job ad that I would be qualified for once I graduate college did not take too long.
The particular job ad I was interested in was about an available position at Jet Aviation in Hanscom Field Air Force Base in Bedford, MA as a "Lead Service Technician". I am interested in that position because from the job description "Responsible for overall operation of the flight line including supervision of line staff technicians. Coordinate arrivals and departures of aircraft. Track and maintain fuel records. Maintain shift reports", I figured it was an entry level management position that would be great for me to gain experience, I will be qualified for it as I will leave BSU with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management and they only needed an "associate degree or above", and because of the location as Bedford is only 20 to 30 minutes drive away from where I live.
I have visited that airport before and people there seemed genuinely happy they worked there, the installations seemed modern and functional, and the surround areas of Bedford, Concord, and Lexington are gorgeous. I think I would undoubtedly love working there. Furthermore after our summer course is over I am seeking an aviation related entry level position as a ramp agent for the rest of the summer to acquire relevant aviation related skills such as fueling, aircraft towing, etc.
That is great that you understand where and what your job entails and your enthusiasm is obvious when you blogged about this position. I worked at Hanscom seasonally for a private companyfor a couple of years and I agree Concord, lexington and that area is really nice. Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, Lisa is really really awesome.
ReplyDeleteSecond, that job does sounds cool and it is quite hard to find even entry level job in anything aviation. Usually if you can get a low position and stay with company long enough you an have a good "in". Which unfortunately is best way to get any job in that field.
Good luck! hope you get it!