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Career paths: from the classroom to the FAA (p. 16)

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Resources for Applicants

As part of the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace, the Airport Technology Research and Development (ATR) Branch is leading world-class research in aviation safety and technology. 

Typical candidates have experience in airport operations, private industry, or research, or possess advanced degrees in aviation or engineering fields. Target degrees or experience include aerospace engineer, aviation management, civil engineer, data scientist, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer.​

Our portfolio of work calls for skills across many disciplines. Learn more in the Staff Summaries below.

 

Darian Byrd, Rochester Institute of Technology | BS in Electrical Engineering

 

Darian began his career with FAA as an intern. (Scroll down for internship opportunities!) He now works on solar powered lighting systems for use at smaller airports, which lack the electrical infrastructure of large airports.​

 

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Resources for Students

 

Internship Opportunities & Recent Graduate Programs

 

Don’t want a boring job after finishing school? See what the ATR has to offer! ​

 

 

Visit FAA Students for more information​.