USJR
12th Jul 2010, 10:40
Hey folks,
Can anyone help me with the graduate employment market in the US? Specifically regarding the aviation industry of course, I've graduated in the UK where there appears to be little or no opportunity for language/business/HR graduates which is why I'm weighing up my options in the US.
To elaborate on my situation further, I'm a British national. My University degree covers EU law, business and politics. I also speak two languages, but the majority of my family are employed in the industry, my father as a senior Captain with AZ. I previously worked with a large flying school to gain as much experience on the commercial/customer service side as possible.
As you can see, I'm thin on the ground at the moment, on the bottom rung of the ladder.
I'm planning to spend a month or so in New England during August to gauge the general mood of graduate success on the commercial side of airlines, but I'm not holding out much hope. Is anyone aware of internship or training opportunities (strictly commercial, non-airside) with major American carriers?
BA have understandably shut down their graduate schemes for the considerable future and the low-cost carriers aren't interested. Any further advice would be greatly appreciated.
Can anyone help me with the graduate employment market in the US? Specifically regarding the aviation industry of course, I've graduated in the UK where there appears to be little or no opportunity for language/business/HR graduates which is why I'm weighing up my options in the US.
To elaborate on my situation further, I'm a British national. My University degree covers EU law, business and politics. I also speak two languages, but the majority of my family are employed in the industry, my father as a senior Captain with AZ. I previously worked with a large flying school to gain as much experience on the commercial/customer service side as possible.
As you can see, I'm thin on the ground at the moment, on the bottom rung of the ladder.
I'm planning to spend a month or so in New England during August to gauge the general mood of graduate success on the commercial side of airlines, but I'm not holding out much hope. Is anyone aware of internship or training opportunities (strictly commercial, non-airside) with major American carriers?
BA have understandably shut down their graduate schemes for the considerable future and the low-cost carriers aren't interested. Any further advice would be greatly appreciated.