Careers

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers generally perform jobs comprising the same duties. They ensure the safe flight of aircraft from one place to another by physically piloting and landing a variety of aircraft.

An airline pilot, copilot, or flight engineer must be a licensed pilot. This involves attending ground school and investing time and money in learning to handle various types of aircraft in all weather situations; relevant military training may also be part of a pilot's education. It is important to note that gaining skills necessary to pilot large commercial aircraft takes a great deal more time than acquiring the same skills for small single-engine planes. Requisite certifications are also required for each individual aircraft, because the layout of instrumentation on each is unique. 

Most airlines do not require formal schooling beyond a high school diploma or GED, though most prefer a bachelor's degree. A passport is generally a requirement for these jobs as well, as pilots are often required to fly internationally.

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers must be physically healthy enough to perform the duties of their job, as not all airports are equipped with jetways that eliminate the need to climb stairs. In addition, these employees are often on very tight schedules, and they may need to jog from one gate to another  to ensure that their flights depart in a timely fashion. Aside from the times they are moving from one airplane to another, the work environment of pilots, copilots, and flight engineers is climate-controlled, and any special gear or equipment required (such as headsets and logbooks) are provided by employers.

The fundamentals of nursing are to deliver direct patient care and act as an advocate and health educator for patients, families, and communities.

Nurses work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients with illnesses. When treating a patient, they observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Nurses work alongside doctors when it comes to treatment plans and exams, administering medications, and monitoring patient recovery.

Medical laboratory scientists (also known as clinical laboratory scientists or medical technologists) are professionals who work in the hospital laboratory, performing a wide range of tests. Doctors make many of their decisions about diagnosis and treatment of disease based on laboratory test results. It is the responsibility of the medical laboratory scientist to provide accurate and precise data. Because they may hold life and death in their hands, the medical laboratory scientist must know when results are incorrect and need to be rechecked.

Medical laboratory scientists do everything from simple pregnancy tests, to monitoring antibiotic drug therapy, to complex testing that uncovers disease like diabetes, AIDS, and cancer. They do all this testing by operating microscopes, complex electronic equipment, computers, and precision instruments costing millions of dollars.

Biologists analyze living organisms, and they may work in a number of settings. For example, they may work at a university conducting research or they might conduct research to aid with a company's industrial efforts. This work is generally indoors in a laboratory setting, although field work may be required for tasks such as mapping land, gathering samples from the land and water, and assisting with surveying. Travel is sometimes be required to monitor sites away from the office. Research projects and presentations may also require leaving for a week or so at a time. 

These professionals work with fellow researchers in the field and in the office under the supervision of a head biologist. They must be able to communicate well with co-workers and supervisors. Additionally, because they need to write many reports, they must have excellent skills in analyzing and presenting data in a written form. Biologists often work on multiple projects at once, so multitasking capabilities are a must.

Generally, biologists need at least a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field; most biologist positons require post-baccalaureate education (such as a master's or doctoral degree) as well. These professionals must have excellent attention to detail in charting their data and experimental design. This includes having excellent note-taking and data-logging abilities, generally including basic computer skills to log data.

Civil engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects. These projects may include facilities, bridges, roads, tunnels, and water and sewage systems. 

A doctor is a medical professional who has completed the necessary education and training to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and injuries in individuals. Doctors provide essential medical care, prescribe medication, perform surgeries, and offer preventative measures to help people maintain their health. They also conduct research, educate patients and the public, and work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients.

Doctors are committed to lifelong learning and must stay updated with the latest medical advancements and research. They attend conferences, engage in continuing medical education programs, and read scientific literature to ensure they provide the best possible care to their patients. Without doctors, people would lack access to critical medical care and expertise, leading to potentially devastating consequences for individuals and society as a whole.

A person who applies scientific inquiries and statistical methods and model to real world problems through gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and experiments.

Most companies, especially those in the digital realm, rely on the IT department to ensure that their network of computers functions properly and connects well. The IT department has three major areas of concern, which include governance of the company's technological systems, maintenance of the infrastructure and functionality of the systems overall. Beyond that, professionals within the IT department work internally on computer software and hardware in many ways that allow a business to be successful.

An architect is a skilled professional who plans and designs buildings and generally plays a key role in their construction. Architects are highly trained in the art and science of building design. Since they bear responsibility for the safety of their buildings’ occupants, architects must be professionally licensed.

A dentist is a healthcare provider who diagnoses and treats oral health conditions. Taking good care of your teeth and gums can help you reduce your risk for other serious health conditions, like heart disease and stroke, mainly maintain our teeth healthy.