Jobs in aviation for newbie ?

zweton

Hi Folks,

Just wondering are there any opportunites within the aviation sector for someone with 8 years in I.T, im potentially looking for a career move but unsure of areas i could transition over to. I dont have aeronatical degree just an i.t degree. Has anyone any ideas or courses that would be worth pursuing? I guess an office based role just not in i.t

zweton

Anyone?

Bussywussy

Honestly...For someone of your experience in IT you'll end up losing out on pay...I know some airlines struggle to keep IT people once they get experience..it's a race to the bottom within airlines with outsourcing etc, you could prob do a course in aircraft tech records or similar to get a foot into a leasing company....if I'm completely honest I'd stay away from aviation.

zweton

yeah i guess money is not the biggest thing for me really. out of curiosity why would you say stay away from aviation? do you know of any places that run tech records course you mentioned?

Bussywussy

I'd stay away because it's just a race to the bottom,airlines run by accountants penny pinching everything, making it crap for staff and customers. I will have a look 2mro who runs those courses..at a guess I think IT Carlow and maybe one of the limerick colleges....

Dublinflyer

Have a look at the DAA website, they always have roles advertised there. They are currently looking for an IT service delivery manager that might suit depending on you IT experience. It's not an aviation role as such but it's a foot in the door of the airport that can lead to other things.

Tenzor07

Like what's said above, go do a course in I.T Carlow, or depending on your level of skill you could apply for a job as a Data analyst in one of the Airlines or the DAA, good way to get working in the world of Aviation...

zweton

Bussywussy wrote: »

I'd stay away because it's just a race to the bottom,airlines run by accountants penny pinching everything, making it crap for staff and customers. I will have a look 2mro who runs those courses..at a guess I think IT Carlow and maybe one of the limerick colleges....

that would be great thanks

claiomh solais

I recommend using a recruitment firm. I don't know if I'm allowed to recommend any in particular here but there is an Aviation-specific recruitment company that I used to get into the industry and it was a very quick process. Aircraft Leasing is a booming business these days and always hiring.

You could also inquire with the IT firm Nostra as they do the IT work for one of the major Aircraft Leasing Companies.

Bussywussy

zweton wrote: »

Bussywussy wrote: »

I'd stay away because it's just a race to the bottom,airlines run by accountants penny pinching everything, making it crap for staff and customers. I will have a look 2mro who runs those courses..at a guess I think IT Carlow and maybe one of the limerick colleges....

that would be great thanks

I was looking at the IT Carlow and LIT sites, the entry requirements require aircraft maintenance industry experience so not sure how flexible they are with other qualifications...

smurfjed

May I ask why you want to get involved in aviation, what’s your goal?

Stovepipe

Airlines can't keep IT people, full stop. The pay is way below par, compared to the IT industry and IT specialists get bored and move on, very quickly. I wouldn't enter aviation just for the sake of it, because you'll be stuck in an office with zero connection to the aircraft, the aircrew, the engineers or anyone at the coal face. You probably won't even have sight of the ramp or hangar.

Dublinflyer

Stovepipe wrote: »

Airlines can't keep IT people, full stop. The pay is way below par, compared to the IT industry and IT specialists get bored and move on, very quickly. I wouldn't enter aviation just for the sake of it, because you'll be stuck in an office with zero connection to the aircraft, the aircrew, the engineers or anyone at the coal face. You probably won't even have sight of the ramp or hangar.

I was in with some of the Aer Lingus ICT team a few weeks ago and they are based in hanger 6. They have a great view of the hanger and it's coming and goings but Stovepipe is correct and this is the exception. The DAA ICT team are all based in a building called Cargo 6 that's not even close to the terminal.

faoiarvok

To be fair, OP stated they were looking for office work but not IT.

Honestly, I’m not sure how much office work in airlines would be differ too much from any other business. I imagine the novelty of the job being aviation related would quickly wear off.

Tenzor07

faoiarvok wrote: »

To be fair, OP stated they were looking for office work but not IT. Honestly, I’m not sure how much office work in airlines would be differ too much from any other business. I imagine the novelty of the job being aviation related would quickly wear off.

Exactly right, the only way it's different is if you are ground, air or cabin crew. Or work as a mechanic or engineer.

faoiarvok

Tenzor07 wrote: »

Exactly right, the only way it's different is if you are ground, air or cabin crew. Or work as a mechanic or engineer.

Unless it’s flight planning or something, no idea how one gets their foot in that door though.