Aviation is a combination of many opportunities. A first thought of aviation might be of flying as a pilot in a commercial aircraft. But aviation is a global organization that needs well-organized managers and professional pilots to design, manage, and operate the national and international aviation systems of the future. Aviation at Ohio State was started in 1942 and has produced many very successful pilots and aviation managers.
Aviation is a high-technology, rapidly changing, competitive business operating in a global arena.
Educated, professional managers are needed in over fifty career areas in the aviation industry. Transportation, economics and logistics, flight operations, and flight support are some of the many other positions that make up the exciting and challenging field of aviation. Flying as a pilot is glamorous, exciting, and rewarding, but for every pilot there are 10 other professional positions in the aviation industry. Technical experts with computer, electronic, instrumentation, inspection, and investigative skills are needed. The aviation industry also has many opportunities in research and development.