✈️AvGeek Job Board: Where to Start Your Aviation Career
Welcome! Whether you're fresh out of high school, switching industries, or starting over after 25+ years of service, this page is for you.
Every job featured in the AvGeek in Residence newsletters is part of a real career ladder, one that starts with people like you. Check-in agents, lobby coordinators, baggage handlers, runway techs, jet bridge operators... these roles are in high demand not just in major metropolitan areas but at regional airports as well. Better yet, many positions often don’t require a college degree or special certification.
Below you'll find a growing list of companies, contractors, and job boards that regularly hire for airport-based positions across North America.
🧳 Ground Handling & Passenger Services Companies
These companies work directly with airlines and airports to provide check-in, baggage handling, gate services, and more:
American Assoc. of Airport Exec. https://careercenter.aaae.org/
Aviation Pros https://aviationpros.com
ABM Aviation https://www.abm.com/careers
DNATA USA https://dnata.com/careers
GAT Airline Ground Support https://www.gatags.com/careers
Menzies Aviation https://menziesaviation.com/careers
PrimeFlight Aviation https://www.primeflight.com/careers
Swissport https://careers.swissport.com
Unifi Aviation https://unifiservice.com/careers/
🧳Maintenance Services
Aircraft maintenance companies handle everything from safety checks and inspections to ensuring full compliance with aviation regulations.
MTU Maintenance Dallas Inc. https://www.mtu.de/about-us/mtu-worldwide/mtu-maintenance-dallas/
TeamGlobal https://teamglobal.com/
🛫 Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers
Airbus (Europe)
Boeing (USA)
COMAC (China)
Embraer (Brazil)
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (Japan – development paused)
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) (Russia – includes MiG, Sukhoi, Tupolev, and Irkut)
🛩️ Business Jet Manufacturers
Bombardier (Canada)
Gulfstream Aerospace (USA)
Dassault Aviation (France)
Textron Aviation (USA – includes Cessna and Beechcraft)
Honda Aircraft Company (Japan/USA)
🛠️ General Aviation & Utility Aircraft
Piper Aircraft (USA)
Cirrus Aircraft (USA)
Diamond Aircraft (Austria/Canada)
Pilatus Aircraft (Switzerland)
Tecnam (Italy)
🪖 Military Aircraft Manufacturers
Lockheed Martin (USA – F-35, F-22, C-130J)
Northrop Grumman (USA – B-2, B-21)
Raytheon Technologies / Pratt & Whitney | Pratt & Whitney (USA – engines)
Saab AB (Sweden – Gripen)
Sukhoi Company (UAC) (Russia – Su-35, Su-57)
MiG (UAC) (Russia – MiG-29, MiG-35)
KAI – Korea Aerospace Industries (South Korea – FA-50, T-50)
HAL – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India – Tejas)
AVIC / Chengdu Aircraft Corp (China – J-10, J-20)
✈️ Major Airline Career Pages
Most large airlines recruit directly for check-in and customer service roles. These are great entry points that come with travel benefits.
Delta https://delta.com/careers
American Airlines https://jobs.aa.com
United Airlines https://careers.united.com
Southwest Airlines https://careers.southwestair.com
Air Canada https://careers.aircanada.com
WestJet https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/about-us/careers
Alaska Airlines https://careers.alaskaair.com
JetBlue https://careers.jetblue.com
Porter Airlines https://careers.flyporter.com/careers-home
✈️ Regional Airlines (Feeder Carriers)
These airlines operate under major brand names like Delta Connection, American Eagle, and United Express, but they hire independently. They often have opportunities in smaller airports and can be excellent entry points into the aviation industry.
🇺🇸 U.S. Regional Airlines
Endeavor Air (Delta Connection)
https://careers.endeavorair.comSkyWest Airlines (Delta, United, American, Alaska)
https://skywest.com/careersRepublic Airways (American Eagle, Delta Connection, United Express)
https://careers.rjet.comPSA Airlines (American Eagle)
https://psaairlines.com/careersEnvoy Air (American Eagle)
https://www.envoyair.com/careersPiedmont Airlines (American Eagle)
https://piedmont-airlines.com/careersMesa Airlines (United Express, American Eagle)
https://www.mesa-air.com/careersCommutAir (United Express)
https://www.commutair.com/careers
🇨🇦 Canadian Regional Airlines
Jazz Aviation LP (Air Canada Express)
https://flyjazz.ca/en/careersPAL Airlines (Eastern and Atlantic Canada)
https://www.palairlines.ca/en/about-us/careersBearskin Airlines (Ontario and Manitoba)
https://www.bearskinairlines.com/careersPacific Coastal Airlines (British Columbia)
https://www.pacificcoastal.com/about/careers
✈️ Many of these airlines hire for customer service agents, ramp crew, and operations support—even in smaller regional airports. If you're looking to get your foot in the door, don’t overlook these opportunities!
💼 Aviation-Specific Job Boards
Search by airport, company, or job type:
AviationJobSearch https://www.aviationjobsearch.com/en-GB
Avjobs https://www.avjobs.com
JSfirm https://www.jsfirm.com
Indeed https://www.indeed.com
AirlineJobFinder https://www.airlinejobfinder.com
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