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what are the opportunities there, if we get diploma in ground staff services?

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I finished Diploma in mechanical Engineering. Now I want to join in Aviation industry. where can I study the ground staff course and what are the job opportunities we can get? with starting salaries how much?
Please help me to find good institution in bangalore.

FAA Aviation Statisticians ONLY: What is the probability of survival from this incident?

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http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8067281?source=rss

* The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening.
* He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night.

Flight 1028 passenger: I thought we would crash
By Carter Robertson Special to The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 01/24/2008 04:16:48 PM MST

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Editor’s note: Carter Robertson was on United Flight 1028 with his wife, daughter and future son-in-law on Monday. They had been in Hawaii on vacation and were returning to Virginia. The plane encountered turbulence and was diverted to Denver at 2:55 a.m. Eight passengers and two flight attendants were injured.

The plane was close to being full — 187 counting crew — and it was approaching the time for take-off. Everyone was getting settled in for the relatively short flight to Chicago. As we rolled down the runway, I’m sure no one had any idea of what was to come.

As we approached the 37,000-foot mark, the captain turned off the seat belt light. The flight attendants were handing out drinks to passengers some 3 to 4 rows in front of me. The flight thus far, again, was so remarkably smooth that I would say it felt as if we were floating on clouds.

I had decided I would pass on a drink and start with my nap. I had not yet closed my eyes when without any warning — not even the slightest hint of what was about to happen — it happened.

* In a split-second some indescribable force violently sucked the plane 700-vertical feet up and in another split second pushed it down the same 700 feet. ( Care to look up the probability of survival in a physics book’)
* How did he know it was 700 feet up & down?
* What does the radar for the weather report say about this?
* Is there any recorded incident in aviation history that even resembles this?
* Satellite imagery readings?

People who weren’t buckled in were thrown up, hitting the bulkhead. I was buckled in tight but was suspended above my seat during the roller-coaster ride.

* The flight attendants were also launched up into the plane’s ceiling, bouncing off and returning to the cabin floor.

The drink cart was lifted off the floor and landed at an angle against a passenger. One female flight attendant was injured while pulling the cart off the passenger. Pillows, blankets, ice, drink cups and drink cans flew across the plane in every direction. Women and children (and, I’m sure, even some men) screamed.

* The force wasn’t just a smooth up-and-down movement.
* The plane was in a constant state of vibrating, shuddering and rolling during this unexpected vertical ride.
* There is no way I can do justice in describing the violent nature of this unprovoked attack upon the aircraft.

I can only say that in the 5-10 seconds this event occurred that many things raced through my mind. In an instant I knew we were all dead, that the plane could not possibly withstand the violent forces attacking it at from every angle.

* As the thoughts continued to race, seconds ticked by, and the plane was now in a 6,000 foot nose dive.
* I quickly realized that the plane had actually survived one of nature’s most wicked forces, and now we were racing toward the Rocky Mountains at 400 mph. Probability of survival from this incident? +700 to -7– ft. and then a 6,000 ft, ‘dive’.

Just like in the movies, the noise from the jet engines was increasing in decibels and in pitch. My attention now shifted to the dive of the plane and what was taking place in the cockpit. Was the captain in control?

I don’t know how long the dive lasted, but slowly the plane leveled, and the engine noise subsided.

The captain did have control of the plane.

I looked to my right at my wife. We could only shake our heads. It was moments latter before anyone could say anything.

Once the plane was in control, the flight attendants went about the job of assessing the injuries to the passengers. I can’t begin to express my sincere gratitude for the clam, professional and courageous manner in which the flight crew handled the aftermath of the event.

It was probably five minutes later when the captain came over the intercom and informed us that due to injuries and possible damage to the plane that we would stop at Denver, and that paramedics would be on hand to treat the injured.

We were in the terminal for about 45-60 minutes when the captain came out and addressed the passengers. The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night.

He assured us that the rest of the flight to Chicago would be uneventful, and he was right.

My everlasting praise goes out to the crew of United Flight 1028. Outstanding job. Outstanding job.

How difficult is the USMC PLC Aviation Course?

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I’m currently a sophomore in college. I’m considering enrollment in the USMC PLC next summer. I heard that it’s very difficult, but I know that I have what it takes. I was also wondering if the selection process is competitive, and what I can do to improve my chances. Any additional information would be very helpful.

navy aviation officer?

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i have wanted to fly helicopters since i was born but have not had an opportunity. I graduated with a BS in graphic Design and have been unsuccessful in finding a job (if you need one let me know). i started thinking about joining the navy to fly helicopters (or jets or whatever) but i am having a hard time finding info on their website. my main questions are as follows

1) how likely is it that i fly for the navy? how competitive is it?
2) how much will i be able to make salary wise? the info online is in pay grades but i cannot find out what pay grade i would be in.
3) what is the likely hood that i go to war?
4) after i get out of the navy how easy will it be for me to find a job flying for other companies?
5) what is OCS and how long will it last, where is it?
6) my girlfriend and i are pretty serious, how likely is it that i get stationed near her (oklahoma city)?

Why do all AFROTC students have to take aviation courses?

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I was looking at my college’s AFROTC, and it sounds like after their meetings, they go off to aviation courses. When most won’t be/aren’t pilots, why do they do this? I am a PoliSci major so this concerns me.

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navy aviation electrician?

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hello, i just graduated bootcamp and am getting ready for a school. my job was supposed to be an at but is now an ae. my question is when i get out will i make about the same salary as an ae that i would as an ae? i heard it was easier to find work as a n ae.also can any one explain the star 21 program. i heard now all ae’s start out as ae’s and if you do well you go to at school, is this true?

Marines Salary? Aviation Salary?

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How much would a Marine Pilot make a year?
How much do they get paid throughout their training? OCS, Basics, Flight School, etc.
Thanks!

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