How to get an air job

The book opens with a vivid picture of America’s restless spirit, tracing how the drive that once sent pioneers to seas and frontiers now points skyward. It explains why aviation is emerging as the next great opportunity, emphasizing the growing demand for skilled hands on the ground as well as in the cockpit. Readers learn the basic qualifications—good health, solid education, and a taste for mechanics and adventure—needed to start a career in this fledgling industry.

Practical advice follows, outlining two main routes: enrolling in civilian aeronautical schools or taking advantage of the Army Air Corps’ intensive training programs. The author details the costs, available courses, and the types of jobs that await, from engineers and mechanics to salesmen and designers, showing how each role fits into the expanding air business. By the end of the first part, aspiring “cloudmen” have a clear roadmap for turning their ambition into a foothold in the skies.