Student considering Airline admin/strategy work
Hi
I'm a uni student here in Australia and am after a bit of advice re: job hunting.
I have finished an arts degree with honours (thesis specialising on the french civil aviation industry) and have 2 more years to go to finish a law degree, specialising in international and commercial law.
I have always had a really keen interest in the airline industry and keep well informed on what is happening worldwide but especially here in Australia.
I was wondering: what type of positions should I apply for? I would be really interested in working in airline strategy, perhaps coordinating alliances, route planning etc. A job which involves travel is a bonus!
Are there openings in airlines for graduates in these areas? If so, what is the competition like? How about jobs in aviation consulting firms?
I have the advantage of dual citizenship so I can work in Europe and Australia without any legal hassles. I also speak fluent french and with a little revision required, fluent german. I have done work experience at AirServices Australia (ATC management etc.) as well as in the airline catering area.
I am considering programs such as the BA Graduates program which looks excellent but although (without wanting to sound arrogant) I am a pretty good student on scholarship etc, the competition looks VERY tough. QF also have one and I'm told that 5-10 get accepted annually from 500-1000 applicants.
Can anyone give me ideas? Am I being realistic hoping to get into these areas straight after uni (bear in mind in two years the current situation in the industry should have improved)?
Just one more thing - the more I study law the more I don't want to get involved in the legal side of things.
Thanks in advance!