Jad0761 From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 35 posts, RR: 0 Posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 2355 times:
Does anyone have any connections within the airline industry in the U.S. that could help me get a position (does not have to be a paying job) at a U.S. or other airline preferably in the Detroit area. I am 15 and am looking for a job for the summer of 2007, i am currently 15 and would also be happy to have a job for a short time this summer. I would prefer to work in some type of organizational line of work like operations, even if you can just give me a person to e-mail or call or contact someone you work for to get the process started, also it can be working for an airport or airline related business.
Hope someone can help me, Thanks
USPIT10L From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 3266 posts, RR: 8 Reply 1, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 2315 times:
Quoting Jad0761 (Thread starter): Does anyone have any connections within the airline industry in the U.S. that could help me get a position (does not have to be a paying job) at a U.S. or other airline preferably in the Detroit area. I am 15 and am looking for a job for the summer of 2007, i am currently 15 and would also be happy to have a job for a short time this summer. I would prefer to work in some type of organizational line of work like operations, even if you can just give me a person to e-mail or call or contact someone you work for to get the process started, also it can be working for an airport or airline related business.
Hope someone can help me, Thanks
I believe you're not allowed to work for an airline in the US until you're at least 18. Sorry, the employment laws prohibit it.
Jad0761 From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 35 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 2302 times:
Well, i think if i am correct i could still get a volunteer job, remember that it doesn't have to be a job for the airline itself, also can be an airline affilitaed business or the airport itself, and i could do it more as an internship to get a feel of how things go, and shoe up for work but not get paid, free extra person to do work in a way
Dispatchguy From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 1185 posts, RR: 2 Reply 3, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 2300 times:
Thats called an internship, and you need to be enrolled in a specific college to do that.
Just concentrate on being 15, you'll get there soon enough.
Aogdesk From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 933 posts, RR: 4 Reply 6, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 2213 times:
My suggestion would be to show up at an FBO and let them know that you'll do ANYTHING. You might be washing & waxing planes, or sweeping a hangar floor, but you'll be around planes and it'll get you in the door.
You're doing the right thing. Your enthusiasm will take you far.
Jad0761 From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 35 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 2196 times:
You think i can just show up at an FBO and ask, i think there is more too it, but do you have names of FBO's in the Detroit area, that would be great if you did, thanks for the idea, beaing around planes is what ireally want ot do
Jeremy From United States of America, joined May 2001, 668 posts, RR: 1 Reply 8, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 2181 times:
You could get a job in one of the airport food outlets.
At least then you can see planes and get to know different airline folks that could help you out when you are 18.
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Dl757md From United States of America, joined May 2004, 1555 posts, RR: 18 Reply 9, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 2179 times:
As everyone has said you have to be 18 to work at any of the positions you are seeking. And volunteering is out of the question too. The liability is too great. What I would suggest you do is to take sort of a Frank Abagnale Jr. approach. Get affiliated with a media outlet of some kind and then approach airlines with the idea of doing a piece on them say from a kid's point of view. The credentials of the media company combined with the novelty of a 15 year old doing the piece will almost certainly get some takers. Another approach might be to do it as a summer project for a relevant honors or AP course at your high school. I would then along with a guidance counselor or teacher approach a public affairs officer of the airline(s) you are interested in and pitch the idea. Be creative.
One other thing. Being as specific as possible in requests for help will enable people to help you more effectively. For instance maybe I could help you but are you going to be able be in SLC where I work?
Dispatchguy From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 1185 posts, RR: 2 Reply 10, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 2170 times:
EMBQA From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 9286 posts, RR: 13 Reply 12, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 2170 times:
Quoting Jad0761 (Reply 5): But what about if i wanted to just shadow someone, i mean that has to be possbile, i mean what else will i do next summer???
Sorry, you need to be 18. Period...
What else is THERE TO DO...??? LOL...!!!!! Well, enjoy one of your last free summers for the rest of your life.
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog"
Cadet57 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 9081 posts, RR: 34 Reply 13, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 2149 times:
Quoting Aogdesk (Reply 6): My suggestion would be to show up at an FBO and let them know that you'll do ANYTHING. You might be washing & waxing planes, or sweeping a hangar floor, but you'll be around planes and it'll get you in the door.
You're doing the right thing. Your enthusiasm will take you far.
Yup, thats my advice too. I went to one at my home airport, explained my desires and I worked in a hanger as a gopher, you know go for this go for that
Quoting EMBQA (Reply 12): Well, enjoy one of your last free summers for the rest of your life
Roger that one.
Doors open, right hand side, next stop is Springfield.
N766UA From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 7996 posts, RR: 27 Reply 14, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 2112 times:
You have to have a high school diploma and be 18 to work for the airlines. Go try a local airport. They usually have a need for grass cutting, plane washing, etc. etc. in the summer. You're in Detroit, so maybe try Grosse Ile or Plymouth.
PHLJJS From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 412 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1972 times:
PHL has a program where they use volunteers to help navigate passengers through the terminals and direct people to where they need to go during peak times, normally in the afternoon. You wear a bright yellow vest, get a SIDA badge and get use of the employee parking lot and discounts from all the concessions and merchants at the airport. Maybe DTW has a similiar program. It isn't an airline job, but at least you get to hang out inside the airport and around the planes whenever you want.
Cadet57 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 9081 posts, RR: 34 Reply 18, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1965 times:
Quoting PHLJJS (Reply 17): You wear a bright yellow vest, get a SIDA badge and get use of the employee parking lot and discounts from all the concessions and merchants at the airport.
Lol, you make it sound so glamourous! Bright Yellow vest, priceless....
Doors open, right hand side, next stop is Springfield.
Jad0761 From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 35 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1956 times:
PHLJJS, do you have the name of that program and can you give me more information about it because it actually sounds good and i can be around planes and maybe create connections in the industry
PHLJJS From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 412 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1945 times:
Quoting Jad0761 (Reply 19): PHLJJS, do you have the name of that program and can you give me more information about it because it actually sounds good and i can be around planes and maybe create connections in the industry
Volunteer Information Program
Philadelphia International Airport
Executive Offices - Terminal E
Philadelphia, Pa. 19153
Phone: 215-937-7809 Fax: 215-937-6497
ATCT From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 2038 posts, RR: 40 Reply 21, posted (7 years 1 month 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1925 times:
Ive been a fuel guy, an ATC instructor, a ramp rat, and now a Flight Attendant (plus im always an airport bum). I have my degree in ATC and waiting for the FAA to call me, take this advice,
Go to your local airports, go to the FBO's (just walk right in) ask to speak to someone about employment, say youd be willing to do anything, just to get your foot in the door as youd like to be a pilot someday. Most of the time, they'll be able to get ya something. If not, go to your little podunk airport w/ no FBO, and just hang out. Meet the pilots, offer to wash planes, cut grass, wax/wash cars etc., all in return for a flight. Ive met alot of good friends that way and I still keep in touch with my home airport every now and again. Good luck!
(if you ever get to the pittsburgh area, I'd be able to hook ya up w/ some people).
ATCT
Real pilots fly planes that take and measure oil in gallons
EMBQA From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 9286 posts, RR: 13 Reply 23, posted (7 years 1 month 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 1821 times:
Quoting PHLJJS (Reply 17): You wear a bright yellow vest, get a SIDA badge and get use of the employee parking lot and discounts from all the concessions and merchants at the airport
WooHoo- You save 10c on a $6 hamburger...!!
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