1. Chapter 17 – Aerospace Careers

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5.  December 17  1903 — First sustained controlled flight in a powered aircraft. On the morning of December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took turns piloting and monitoring their flying machine in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.  Orville piloted the first flight that lasted just 12 seconds and 120 feet.  On the fourth and final flight of the day, Wilbur traveled 852 feet, remaining airborne for 59 seconds THIS DAY IN AVIATION

6.  December 17  1903 - That morning, the brothers became the first people to demonstrate sustained flight of a heavier-than-air machine under the complete control of the pilot.  They built their 1903 glider in sections in the back room of their Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

7.  December 17  1903 — That afternoon, the Wright brothers walked the four miles to Kitty Hawk and sent a telegram to their father, Bishop Milton Wright, back home in Dayton, Ohio:  “Success four flights Thursday morning all against twenty one mile wind started from level with engine power alone average speed through air thirty one miles longest 57 seconds inform Press home Christmas." THIS DAY IN AVIATION

8.  December 17  1935 — The first flight of the Douglas DC-3 took place.  As one of the toughest aircraft of all-time, 10,655 were made, with hundreds still flying commercially at the turn of the century. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

9.  December 17  1947 — The first flight of the Boeing B-47 “Stratojet” bomber took place. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

10.  December 17  1969 — The United States Air Force closes “Project Blue Book,” its 22-year investigation into sightings of unidentified flying objects, or UFO's. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

11.  December 17  1973 — Palestinian guerrillas storm a terminal in Rome, Italy, throwing grenades and spraying automatic fire on Pan Am Flight 110 (Boeing 707, N407PA).  The resulting flames kill several on the aircraft. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

12.  December 17  1973 — The terrorists also hijack a Lufthansa 737 on the ramp, taking it and several Italian hostages on commanded flights to Greece, Syria and finally Kuwait, where the hostages are finally freed and the hijackers given to the custody of the PLO.  In the end, 30 people die. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

13.  December 17  1994 — The Lockheed C-5 “Galaxy” sets a national record after taking off with the maximum payload of all time at 920,836 pounds. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

14.  December 17  2003 — Burt Rutan's “SpaceShipOne” becomes the first privately designed and manufactured manned aircraft to exceed the speed of sound. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

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16. Chapter 17 – Aerospace Careers

17.  The Aviation Industry offers career opportunities to suit many interests and backgrounds. As aviation remains an integral part of our society, there will be a growing need for qualified personnel. Careers In Aviation

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19. Aviation Careers

20.  Pilot Careers  Airline and Airport Operations  Airline and Airport Services  Aircraft and Systems Maintenance  Aircraft Manufacturing Occupations Career Categories

21.  Pilot Careers  Agricultural Pilot  Commuter / Regional Pilot  Major / National Pilot  Helicopter Pilot  Flight Instructor  Military Pilot  Astronaut Career Categories

22.  Airline and Airport Operations  Airport Manager  Scheduling Coordinator  Flight Dispatcher  Air traffic Control  Crash, Fire Rescue  Ground Attendant  Ramp Service Personnel Career Categories

23.  Airline and Airport Services  Ticket Agent  Customer Service  Flight Attendants  Baggage Handlers  Sky Caps  Air Freight Cargo Agent  Passenger Service Agent Career Categories

24.  Aircraft and Systems Maintenance  Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic  Avionics Technician Career Categories

25.  Aircraft Manufacturing Occupations  Manufacturing Engineers  Electrical Installers & technicians  Machine Tool Operators  Sheet Metal Fabrication  Assemblers & Installers  Quality Technicians Career Categories

26.  Pilot Careers  Growth 8% - 19%  Airline and Airport Operations  Growth 6% - 12%  Airline and Airport Services  Growth 7% - 14%  Aircraft and Systems Maintenance  Growth 6% - 11%  Aircraft Manufacturing Occupations  Growth 8% - 16% Career Trends

27. http://www.avjobs.com/careers/ http://www.aviationcareerszone.com http://www.youngeagles.org/careers/ Aviation Career Websites

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