Good (paying) Aviation Related Job in Dallas

pavelump · June 8th, 2006, 22:04

AIRPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER (48003) – CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO: JUNE 9, 2006
Start at $34,185 - $45,295+ annually depending on qualifications
Two years experience in aviation, airport operations or pilot license. Requires knowledge of FAA Regulations pertaining to public use airport facilities and inspection procedures. Must have PC skills and effective public relations skills. Must be able to work assigned shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Position at Love Field Airport conducts safety and security inspections and provides related services to tenants and the public. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and pass a TSA background check. High school or equivalent. Degree in aviation management will substitute for the required experience. POSTED: MAY 1, 2006

http://www.dallascityhall.com/html/open_positions.html

Sad that this pays more than my job w/ Eagle...

frog_flyer · June 9th, 2006, 01:31

sounds like a helluva summer job! I called the city of dallas aviation department over spring break and talked to quite possibly the dumbest person ever. I then gave up my aspirations to be a public servant

and try for employment elsewhere

slushie · June 9th, 2006, 02:57

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Originally Posted by pavelump

AIRPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER (48003) – CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO: JUNE 9, 2006
Start at $34,185 - $45,295+ annually depending on qualifications
Two years experience in aviation, airport operations or pilot license. Requires knowledge of FAA Regulations pertaining to public use airport facilities and inspection procedures. Must have PC skills and effective public relations skills. Must be able to work assigned shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Position at Love Field Airport conducts safety and security inspections and provides related services to tenants and the public. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and pass a TSA background check. High school or equivalent. Degree in aviation management will substitute for the required experience. POSTED: MAY 1, 2006

http://www.dallascityhall.com/html/open_positions.html

Sad that this pays more than my job w/ Eagle...

very nice! thanks for the post

pavelump · June 9th, 2006, 11:34

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Originally Posted by slushie

very nice! thanks for the post

Yeah, no problem... The funny part was that I was half-ass looking for a part time job as a page or something at the library.

If you're interested, take note that the closing date for resumes is today!

And if you get the job, you owe me a beer. A good one, not Pabst. haha

Hootie · June 11th, 2006, 10:49

I love how 37 grand in aviation is considered really good pay.

slushie · June 11th, 2006, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

I love how 37 grand in aviation is considered really good pay.

Around here, you could make that as a bus boy in the right casino. But I want nothing to do with that industry. You make money but get treated like CRAP.

wheelsup · June 11th, 2006, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

I love how 37 grand in aviation is considered really good pay.

I was thinking the same thing but didn't have the nuts to say it first. Factor in retirement savings ($15k for 401k, $4k for IRA) insurance, etc. and the all time high cost of housing, you really need to be making around $70k to live a middle class lifestyle these days.

If you were fortunate enough to have bought a house 4-5 years ago, or live in a cheap area of the country, you might be able to get away with $50k/yr and still live a comfortable QOL. It looks like this job is a government job, so at least you'd have a pension...

I was seriously looking at becoming a cop. 20 years of service here and you retire with a pension 90% of your last 3-years average pay. I'd only be 44 then...

GaTechKid · June 11th, 2006, 19:04

After reading "Nickeled and Dimed" 50k/yr doesn't seem so little to me...

Callous · June 12th, 2006, 10:22

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Originally Posted by GaTechKid

After reading "Nickeled and Dimed" 50k/yr doesn't seem so little to me...

50k isn't a little. Especially if you are a HS dropout, have no skills, or are an illegal immigrant.

Hootie · June 12th, 2006, 13:00

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Originally Posted by slushie

Around here, you could make that as a bus boy in the right casino. But I want nothing to do with that industry. You make money but get treated like CRAP.

Funny you mention that. I met a 19 year old girl last month at VGT who was taking flight lessons to get her private. When I told her how much I made at year 4 of "professional" flying. She looked at me and goes "I make 36grand bussing tables at xyz casino, im not going to fly a plane for that little money. I made that much when I was 17". My furloughed buddy from Mesaba made more on unemployment than FO wages, and he just took a job that pays for his training and makes already double what he did as an FO, now only working 40 hours a week. Why are all pilots (myself included) retarded?

Hootie · June 12th, 2006, 13:13

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Originally Posted by wheelsup

I was thinking the same thing but didn't have the nuts to say it first. Factor in retirement savings ($15k for 401k, $4k for IRA) insurance, etc. and the all time high cost of housing, you really need to be making around $70k to live a middle class lifestyle these days.

If you were fortunate enough to have bought a house 4-5 years ago, or live in a cheap area of the country, you might be able to get away with $50k/yr and still live a comfortable QOL. It looks like this job is a government job, so at least you'd have a pension...

I was seriously looking at becoming a cop. 20 years of service here and you retire with a pension 90% of your last 3-years average pay. I'd only be 44 then...

Dude, Ive been reading your posts for a while now and its like reading my own mind. I live like a peasant and I stash away every nickel I have into my roth and other retirement funds. I view my work as every hour I am away from home. I really appreciate you taking the time to break down the actual numbers (money/perdiem/actual work/hours away) of first year FO. I love to fly but Id also like to eat and not be living in my buddies extra room 10 years from now. I dont want to be a cop, but im exploring my options.

wheelsup · June 12th, 2006, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

I live like a peasant and I stash away every nickel I have into my roth and other retirement funds.

Sometimes I feel like I'm "living to work" vs. "working to live". It sucks. I long for the day when I can fully fund my own retirement while still living a good, fulfilling life. Unfortunately, I don't even think a regional CA's salary will satisfy that dream. If I had a significant other who made $50k+/yr I wouldn't be worried so much, but she makes half that and we both struggle to get ahead. It sucks categorizing going out to eat every two weeks at Wendy's or Chic-fil-a "splurging"...

.

TexasFlyer · June 13th, 2006, 02:01

If someone wants a good paying aviation job, in about 6 months I will be looking to add an aviation buff that would like to learn how to recruit pilots, A&Ps, Aviation Engineers, or any other related aviation position for MROs, Corporations, and Manufactures.

Pay can range from $40K (okay, if this is all you made you won't last) to $150K+ per year. Realistic pay for an average person is $60K to $90K, above average is $90K to $135K... the best top $150K+ (and we have one person who been at this level ever single year since the first year in the business only 4 years ago... and I wish it was me!). Oh, and no, these are not commission based positions. We offer a base salary and bonuses and commission on top of a base salary (and the starting salary alone is much more than you would make at the Regionals even with a couple years under your belt). I do require at least a 4 year degree (any type) or equivilent work experience specifically in an aviation related position with a true interest in making more than $100K per year and a clear interest in bettering the lives of other aviation professionals through hard work.

We are aviation headhunters, i.e., are hired by companies to find the right person who has very specific credentials that the company can not source on their own through simply running adds and networking on their own. If you think you might have interest, I will begin accepting resumes November of 2006 (so remember me if this sounds interesting!).

Joseph Alai
Deacon Recruiting, Aviation Division
San Antonio, TX
210-494-1000, 227
jalai@deaconrecruiting.com

slushie · June 13th, 2006, 02:29

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Originally Posted by TexasFlyer

If someone...

I'll be talking to you when I finish my business management degree.

I had a "headhunter" come talk in one of my business classes. Sounds interesting. And I could actually see doing that in the aviation world. I love "networking" with pilots.

atpwannabe · June 17th, 2006, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

I love how 37 grand in aviation is considered really good pay.

With this position, Airport Operations Officer, you are either assigned to the airfield, landside or terminal. That's your area and you do the daily inspections per Part 139 & Part 1542. Rocket science it's not. Get's boring after awhile, however, for what you do the $$$$$ is good.

atp

ETAV8R · June 19th, 2006, 07:51

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Originally Posted by Callous

50k isn't a little. Especially if you are a HS dropout, have no skills, or are an illegal immigrant.

50K doesn't buy much anymore. Especially if you live on the coast, east or west. A HS dropout isn't going to get this position.
I missed the date for apps but I bet the basic requirement was a BS/BA in management, aviation management/admin or some aviation related field.

I am hoping to take a position in ops at a local airport. I will make substantially less than I do now in the medical field. However if flying doesn't work out in my future I would rather work around aviation in some form or fashion.
Money=happiness?

BoilerPilot2007 · June 20th, 2006, 21:14

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Originally Posted by eta71

Money=happiness?

Money doesn't necessarily equal happiness, but the lack of money definitely fosters unhappiness...

wheelsup · June 20th, 2006, 22:02

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Originally Posted by BoilerPilot2007

Money doesn't necessarily equal happiness, but the lack of money definitely fosters unhappiness...

A lack of money greatly increases stress. I'd say that lends itself to unhappiness, having been there in the past

.

ETAV8R · June 21st, 2006, 06:34

It was an iquiry to prompt introspection.
I would be very happy to win the lottery and I know just what I would do...

June 8th, 2006, 22:04	#1
pavelump Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 790	Good (paying) Aviation Related Job in Dallas AIRPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER (48003) – CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO: JUNE 9, 2006 Start at $34,185 - $45,295+ annually depending on qualifications Two years experience in aviation, airport operations or pilot license. Requires knowledge of FAA Regulations pertaining to public use airport facilities and inspection procedures. Must have PC skills and effective public relations skills. Must be able to work assigned shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Position at Love Field Airport conducts safety and security inspections and provides related services to tenants and the public. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and pass a TSA background check. High school or equivalent. Degree in aviation management will substitute for the required experience. POSTED: MAY 1, 2006 http://www.dallascityhall.com/html/open_positions.html Sad that this pays more than my job w/ Eagle...

June 9th, 2006, 01:31	#2
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June 11th, 2006, 10:49	#5
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,171	Re: Good (paying) Aviation Related Job in Dallas I love how 37 grand in aviation is considered really good pay. __________________ Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?

June 11th, 2006, 19:04	#8
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June 13th, 2006, 02:01	#13
TexasFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 370	Re: Good (paying) Aviation Related Job in Dallas If someone wants a good paying aviation job, in about 6 months I will be looking to add an aviation buff that would like to learn how to recruit pilots, A&Ps, Aviation Engineers, or any other related aviation position for MROs, Corporations, and Manufactures. Pay can range from $40K (okay, if this is all you made you won't last) to $150K+ per year. Realistic pay for an average person is $60K to $90K, above average is $90K to $135K... the best top $150K+ (and we have one person who been at this level ever single year since the first year in the business only 4 years ago... and I wish it was me!). Oh, and no, these are not commission based positions. We offer a base salary and bonuses and commission on top of a base salary (and the starting salary alone is much more than you would make at the Regionals even with a couple years under your belt). I do require at least a 4 year degree (any type) or equivilent work experience specifically in an aviation related position with a true interest in making more than $100K per year and a clear interest in bettering the lives of other aviation professionals through hard work. We are aviation headhunters, i.e., are hired by companies to find the right person who has very specific credentials that the company can not source on their own through simply running adds and networking on their own. If you think you might have interest, I will begin accepting resumes November of 2006 (so remember me if this sounds interesting!). Joseph Alai Deacon Recruiting, Aviation Division San Antonio, TX 210-494-1000, 227 jalai@deaconrecruiting.com

June 21st, 2006, 06:34	#19
ETAV8R Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 518	Re: Good (paying) Aviation Related Job in Dallas It was an iquiry to prompt introspection. I would be very happy to win the lottery and I know just what I would do...

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