Aviation & Aerospace Jobs for Veterans
Military pilots, aircrew, maintainers, and air traffic controllers have the strongest hiring pipeline in a generation. Airlines are hiring 6,000+ pilots a year, and defense-primes are backfilling every maintainer they can find.
Best entry roles & salaries
Airline Pilot (Regional)$90k–$220k
A&P Mechanic$65k–$105k
Avionics Technician$70k–$110k
FAA Air Traffic Controller$85k–$185k
Top employers
DeltaUnitedAmerican AirlinesFedEx ExpressBoeingLockheed MartinL3HarrisFAA
Recommended certifications
- FAA A&P License
- FAA ATP
- FCC GROL
- NDT Level II
Key skills recruiters look for
Airframe MaintenancePowerplantAvionicsRotary/Fixed-Wing OpsSafety Management (SMS)
Best MOS / rating fit
FAQ
Can I use GI Bill for a pilot certificate?
Yes — Part 141 flight schools accepting the GI Bill will cover the majority of ATP-CTP costs for veterans.