Aviation maintenance; how to prepare for a civilian career in management?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 06:26:07 -0500

Please, I'm welcome for opinions but I'm really looking for knowledge here. I have 12 years until retirement and I want to set myself up for a successful career in Aviation after the Army. I don't want to get back into physically working on Aircraft I want to be the Site Supervisor, Regional Manager whatever. I have my A&P, Fiber Optics, FCC and an AAS in Aviation Technology with a concentration in Maintenance. I'm trying to figure out whether to get an BA in Business Administration, a BA in Management or continue with something in Aviation specific. Therefore the question I ask myself is after all the civilian educational and at that point 20 years of service as a Apache repairer in the Army do I need to branch out into the non-maintenance side of things or continue more Aviation specific?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2013 7:00 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 07:00:38 -0500

I would say that diversity could definitely help you in any direction that you wish to take in your post military career. I don't have any of those certifications unfortunately, but I am working towards my Bachelors in Aviation science (Flight), and I want to work on my Maintenance Degree as well to show diversity on both sides of the cockpit. A management degree would definitely help, but the basic degree in both fields may not be enough. I hope that makes sense.

Response by CWO2 Shelby DuBois made Mar 6 at 2014 4:00 PM

CWO2 Shelby DuBois — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:00:35 -0500

You might want to hone your drone skills. Plan for life in 2024. Drone or piloted, design, mechanical, electronic and IT engineering will still be needed. But will fiber be antiquated by then? Will we use the same alloys? Science will make a lot of what we do now obsolete by then. Lots to consider that far out as fast as technology is changing.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2015 7:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 07:34:05 -0500

Thank you all for your responses

Response by SCPO Willton Silvestre made Jan 12 at 2016 3:37 PM

SCPO Willton Silvestre — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:37:19 -0500

Have you seen this link????

http://www.newson6.com/story/30397727/spartan-college-offering-workforce-transition-class-for-military

Spartan College Offering Workforce Transition Class For Military

Tulsa's Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is offering a first-of-its kind program for those leaving the military.It's a custom program, approved by the FAA for aviation maintenance.