Well guys i have another question for you. As some of you know i want to be a pilot when i get older. But for now im in need of a job. I am hoping that maby there is an opening at a local airport for someone to possibly clean the planes or really anything that has to do with airplanes. As long as i am around them so that i can learn more about them that is fine. I live in Saint Peters Missouri. any airport in the Saint louis area would be fine... well any airport within about 20 miles would be fine. I am in high school right now i do have my license so getting around would not be a problem. if you know of any jobs please tell me Either E-mail me at
jeremyjking93@yahoo.com or just reply on this thread thank you!
Are you 18 yet? If you're not, I wouldn't tell you to forget it, but I'd say your odds are significantly less. Working for an FBO tends to mean working with equipment and that tends to cause an insurance issue unless you're over 18. If you're under 18, you should still look into it, but don't be surprised if most of the doors get slammed in your face. That's just how it is unfortunately.
But when you go, pay careful attention to what this guy said.
If your walking in, make yourself look presentable. A polo and khakis would be fine here. Walk up to the desk and ask to speak to the manager or person in charge of hiring. When the manager walks out, shake their hand (firm, not like a dead fish), look them in the eye and introduce yourself. Explain what your intentions are (you are into aviation, and were wondering if they have any current openings). If they do, ask for the application, fill it out and leave it with them (and ask when you can expect to hear from them. Even if they don't have any openings, ask for an application to fill out so that they have something on file. Before you leave, ask for the manager's business card, shake his hand again and thank him for his time.
If it's over the phone, do the same thing (except without the handshakes obviously). When it comes to applications, ask if you should fill one out online or go in and fill one out.
That is some grade A advice right there no matter what job you're looking for. In your case however I would amend a few things. I'd say skip the phone call and show up in person. You're looking for any job you can get with an FBO or avionics/MX shop, even if they're not currently looking for anyone. Showing up in person makes a much bigger impression than simply calling on the phone. Especially when you show up dressed as mavsfan suggests, khakis, a polo or button up and some nice shoes (no shorts, no t-shirts, no jeans and no sneakers).
If you have no previous work experience, a resume might be difficult to pull off, but I would suggest that you try and have one available when you show up anyway. And here's a life tip for you. Don't bother to produce a resume unless it would earn you an A+ if it were to be graded on formatting, grammar, and to a lessor extent in your case, content. This sounds hard, but it really isn't and it'll be good practice for later in life. Get yourself a good resume book and follow all the rules for formatting. Don't forget to print it using 'resume' paper and a matching envelope. That stuff matters believe it or not. Get someone who has good resume experience (parent or trusted teacher) to help you with the content.
When you show up for the intitial contact, be dressed, have a resume ready, give a firm hand shake, make good eye contact and have your own pen with you. I know that all of it sounds silly. But it's worth doing because it could mean the difference between getting hired and getting blown off. Good luck, and let us know how you make out.
