Airline Equipment Education and Training

Land a job in aviation by learning all about airline equipment

From airport grounds crew members to flight attendants, many jobs in the airline industry include working with airline equipment. Whether it's airline ground support equipment, airline catering equipment or airline food equipment, you can start your career in the aviation field with the proper airline equipment education and training.

In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, aircraft maintenance technicians and flight attendants are required to be certified in repairing and handling airline equipment. Certification is available through aviation schools that offer courses on aviation equipment, or through specific airlines. Securing an internship at a commercial airline will give you hands-on exposure to working with airline supplies and commercial airline equipment. Airline equipment manufacturers may offer training courses. Finally, seminars and conferences on equipment for airlines can also be helpful.

1. Take courses on airline equipment given at aviation schools and colleges.
2. Sign on for an internship to work with commercial airline equipment.
3. Let aviation equipment manufacturers and suppliers teach you about airline equipment.
   

 

Enroll in courses teaching about airline equipment at local schools and colleges

While aviation schools and aviation programs offered by some colleges and universities usually concentrate on pilot-oriented classes, you'll find some courses available on airline equipment, operations and even classes for flight attendants. These types of courses generally will address the use of different types of airline equipment.
Try: Aviation courses offered at Palo Alto College include one for flight attendants that covers use of common airline equipment, as well as an airport management class that addresses facilities and operations. The Aviation Management program at The Community College of Baltimore County has courses covering airline safety equipment, airline operations and aircraft systems.

Get invaluable hands-on experience in airline equipment

Landing an internship at a major airline or airport will give you unparalleled hands-on exposure to all types of airline equipment. Internships often are available in many areas of the airline industry, including grounds operations and flight attendant, both of which will expose you to different kinds of airline equipment.
Try: Internships as a ramp agent, specialist or flight attendant are available at many major airlines including American Airlines and Southwest Airlines through Tarleton State University-Central Texas. The College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University has Flight Operations Internships at many airlines and airports.

Look to the pros when it comes to airline equipment education and training

Some airline equipment manufacturers offer training courses on their products. Seminars, conferences and expos in the aviation industry are also great sources when it comes to airline equipment education and training. Many of these events include the participation of airline equipment manufacturers, airline equipment suppliers and professionals working in the aviation field.
Try: The Aviation Industry Expo is attended by aviation supply manufacturers and includes seminars, exhibits and hands-on demonstrations of airline equipment. Lift-A-Loft is a manufacturer of airline ground support equipment and offers training courses in the operation, maintenance and inspection of their equipment.

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