This history of the development of the airplane by Spenser, a former curator of the National Air and Space Museum and author of 747, recasts the Wright brothers' contribution as he widens the scope to aviation history in France, Germany and beyond.
The commercial aviation industry is a major part of the U.S. transportation infrastructure and a key contributor to the nation's economy. The industry is facing the effects of a reduced role by the military as a source of high-quality trained personnel, particularly pilots and mechanics. At the same time, it is facing the challenges of a changing American workforce. This book is a study of the civilian training and education programs needed to satisfy the work-force requirements of the commercial aviation industry in the year 2000 and beyond, with particular emphasis on issues related to access to aviation careers by women and minorities.
Title shows resumes and cover letters of people who wish to obtain jobs in the aviation and travel field. Also shown are resumes and cover letters used by real people to exit from the aviation and travel field into new careers in other industries. Readers will find resumes of commercial pilots, ground support equipment operators, airport managers, aircraft loading managers, travel agents, travel attendants, and many others.
When aircraft of the Vietnam War was published, one of the critical reviews I received lamented the lack of coverage of Army Aviation. The reviewer correctly pointed out that the Army had far more aircraft in Vietnam then any other service, and on that basis they should receive a proportionate amount of space. That is logic that is hard to refute, and I will not try. I can only say that photos and information concerning Army Aviation have not been easy to come by, and were it not for the interest and efforts of one Army Aviator, this book would never have come to fruition.
Ideal for professionals, aviation enthusiasts, those who are new to aviation, and those for whom English is not a first language, this practical reference features clear, simple definitions.
