Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology considers the career development of every graduate a primary responsibility. Career counseling is conducted through the office of career development, department chairs and the faculty.

Throughout its history, the College has assisted its graduates in securing meaningful employment that relates to the majors offered. Leaders in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, engineering design, public utilities, local state and federal government, to name a few, seek Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology graduates.

The office of career development offers many services, including: arrangements for both on- and off-campus employment interviews, industry panel discussions, site visits, a biannual career fair, internship placement, graduate

and continuing education, as well as professional development counseling. In addition, extensive industry-related job search assistance and personal advisement are provided to each student in a non-credit career development seminar.

The office of career development provides ongoing industry updates for both continuing and graduating students. The College is also committed to lifelong learning and advisement on career development issues for its alumni.

Employment opportunities, job prospects, company literature, information and employment applications are provided through this office as well. Additional information and assistance can be obtained in the George A. Vaughn, Jr. Library at the College. You may also view various job hunting links including:

Monster.com
http://www.monster.com
You can access an extensive database search of employment opportunities by job category, keyword or geographic location. This site offers resources for effective resume writing. You can also submit your resume for members to view. Announcements of upcoming job fairs and events is a unique feature.

Job Hunt
http://www.job-hunt.org/
Find a wide variety of job listings in science, engineering and medicine from newspapers, recruiting agencies and companies. You can also submit your resume to several Resume banks at this site.

CareerWeb
http://www.cweb.com
This is a job listing database with an added feature called a "job search readiness inventory" which will help you decide what steps you may need to take to improve your search. You can store your resume on-line where it can be accessed by job recruiters for chat room review with you during scheduled "virtual career fairs."

CareerZone
http://www.explore.cornell.edu/newcareerzone/

America's Learning Exchange
http://www.alx.org

America's Talent Bank
http://www.atb.org

America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.org

Aeroindustryjobs
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com

CAREER OBJECTIVES AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The College prepares graduates who are suited to meet important technical and managerial needs in many industries. By offering degrees with separate objectives, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology enables students to design their program around practices and techniques currently being used in industry. The College regards the placement of its graduates as being of significant importance in educating and training its students.

THE INDUSTRY

Depending on academic studies and personal goals, alumni are employed in a wide range of fields and organizations. Design technologies students most often enter electronics, manufacturing, digital engineering, aircraft and automotive design, advertising, animated film and architecture. Graduates in electronic technology are prepared to pursue careers in instrumentation and installation, reliability, testing, field service, quality assurance and sales. Business management students are well qualified for entry-level and middle-management positions in every area of glob al business. Collectively, flight operations and aviation maintenance students continue to set the industry's standards on the flight line, in the shops, on the benches, on the production lines, and in the cockpit. A representative cross-section of companies that have recently hired Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology students follows:

  • American Airlines
  • AT&T
  • B. F. Goodrich
  • Bombardier Transportation
  • Cessna
  • Consolidated Edison
  • Continental Airlines
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Gulfstream
  • International Business Machines (IBM)
  • jetBlue
  • Keyspan
  • Matsushita Avionics Systems
  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
  • Lockheed Martin
  • National Broadcasting Company
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Orion Power
  • The Boeing Company
  • The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
  • Rockwell Collins
  • Sikorsky Helicopters
  • Sylvania
  • Teterboro Airport
  • United Technologies

Internships and Co-operative Education

The College offers and encourages students to take advantage of many available internship and co-operative education opportunities. Industry leaders and major companies partner with the College to provide this unique learning experience. The office of career development assists students in selecting appropriate internship or co-operative education programs. Students can learn of available opportunities through the office of career development, faculty advisors and various bulletin boards that are placed throughout the campus. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology participates with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to place students in internships with various federal agencies year round.

Listed are some of the active internships/co-operatives:

  • American Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • The Boeing Company
  • British Airways
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Federal Express
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
  • jetBlue
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority/New York City Transit
  • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Northwest Airlines
  • ORBIS
  • The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
  • Stewart Airport
  • United Airlines

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology encourages its graduates to continue their education after graduation. Through the office of career development, as well as the Student Support Services Program (SSSP), students and alumni receive counseling in the pursuit of masters-level programs, as well as continuing education and professional development.

Graduates who receive an associate degree are encouraged to continue their education at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology with a bachelor of science degree.

Assistance for graduates in college selection, degree requirements and required pre-requisite courses are provided through the office of career development.

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

NaceLink (www.nacelink.com) is a joint project of the National Association of Colleges and Employers that connects students to employers. It allows students to post their resumes and search for jobs. For more information on how to access this site, you may contact the director of student affairs.

MILITARY CAREERS

Graduation from the College with a bachelor degree meets the educational requirements for officer candidate training leading to commissioned status. Associate degree graduates who are interested in military technical assignments are eligible for the extensive advanced technical training programs for enlisted personnel in all branches of the service.

Many alumni have chosen satisfying military careers as flying officers, flight engineers, navigators, aircraft observers, and aviation/aerospace technicians on the basis of their education at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.

AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE (AFROTC)

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology students in the bachelor and associate in applied science degree programs may enroll in the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Course (AFROTC). The AFROTC curriculum is designed to prepare college students for initial active duty assignments as Air Force commissioned officers.

The General Military Course (GMC) is a two-year program taken during enrollment for either the bachelor of technology or associate in applied science degree. The course covers two main themes: the development of air power and the contemporary Air Force in the context of US military organizations. The GMC consists of a one-hour class and a one- hour military training period per week. During the GMC there is no military service obligation as the student seeks to qualify for admission into the Professional Officers Corps (POC). Admission into the POC follows enrollment into a bachelor of science degree program. Degree requirements are completed at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology and the AFROTC sessions are held at Manhattan College in Riverdale. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology students are eligible to compete for Air Force ROTC scholarships.

ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE (AROTC)

Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (AROTC) is open to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology' students, freshmen through senior year, and may lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Army ROTC enhances a student's education by providing unique leadership and management training, along with practical experience. The curriculum is designed to be challenging, educational and flexible enough to allow students to meet scholastic and personal goals. Classes and training include: physical training, leadership development, map reading, land navigation, rappelling, rifle marksmanship, patrolling, military tactics, drill and ceremonies, military history, ethics and military law. The program is divided into two major courses-basic and advanced.

The basic course is given during the freshman and sophomore years and the advanced course during the junior and senior years. All students must attend and complete an ROTC Advanced Camp, between their junior and senior years. Military (AROTC) classes will be given either at St. John's University in Queens, NY or Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. All academic classes will be held at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology students can compete for Army ROTC scholarships.