Aviation Careers
Aviation professionals highlight the diverse and exciting career paths available in aviation, from business degrees and cybersecurity to air traffic management, and emerging technologies like drones and advanced air mobility. Learn how individuals from different backgrounds can take the next steps toward joining this fast-growing industry through education, training programs, and hands-on experience opportunities.
Airport Planning
Discover how leading planning and engineering firms are helping drive the growth of North Texas by delivering innovative, future-ready solutions to support world-class airports. KSA, a Pape-Dawson Company, brings decades of experience in airport planning, helping regional airports expand. RS&H provides strategic planning and design services that position airports for long-term success.
Aviation Maintenance
Explore how the Dallas-Fort Worth region is staying at the forefront of aviation maintenance through the efforts of local leaders in both industry and education. Aspire MRO, a specialized maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider, supports the DFW aviation sector with expert services tailored to the needs of today’s aircraft. Meanwhile, Dallas College is equipping the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals through hands-on learning, state-of-the-art facilities, and curricula designed in alignment with industry demands.
Advanced Air Mobility
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how North Texas is laying the groundwork for the future of Advanced Air Mobility. The University of North Texas is advancing research and education around emerging aviation technologies. Hillwood and Perot Field are integrating cutting-edge infrastructure and development strategies to support the growth of AAM operations. Arlington Municipal Airport is exploring opportunities and readiness for advanced aviation services in urban environments.
Aviation Maintenance
This video spotlights how both regional and national organizations are helping shape the future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) through strategic planning, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. NCTCOG is leading regional efforts to integrate UAS safely and efficiently into North Texas airspace. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Lone Star Chapter is dedicated to advancing UAS and other autonomous systems, driving innovation through advocacy and industry partnerships.