# WWAEN — Worldwide Aerospace Employment Network > WWAEN (Worldwide Aerospace Employment Network, wwaen.org) is a career platform for the aerospace, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM/eVTOL), UAV/UAS (drone), and defense industries. It aggregates 1,000+ live job openings from real employer boards (Anduril, Zipline, Archer Aviation, Astranis, Vast, Hermeus, Auterion, DroneDeploy and more), and pairs them with verified-credential matching, veteran transition tools, education/certification guides, and a nonprofit scholarship foundation. WWAEN is a project of AAM Nation, alongside sister initiatives AAM Trader (aamtrader.com, aviation marketplace) and AAMELF (aamelf.org, air-ambulance/medevac); its 501(c)(3) foundation (WWAEF, wwaef.org) has a nonprofit application in progress. ## Jobs & search - [Aerospace Job Board](https://wwaen.org/jobs): Search 1,000+ live aerospace, AAM, UAV/UAS, space, and defense jobs aggregated from employer ATS boards, with filters for career field, platform (eVTOL, drone, spacecraft, hypersonic), sector, salary, and security clearance. - [Browse Jobs by Category](https://wwaen.org/jobs/categories): All aerospace job specialties grouped into 14 role families — engineering, software & autonomy, manufacturing & production, maintenance/MRO, flight operations, UAS/drone, test & evaluation, reliability engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, program management, and more. - [Jobs by Location](https://wwaen.org/jobs/location): Live aerospace openings by U.S. state and city. - [Jobs by Security Clearance](https://wwaen.org/jobs/clearance): Cleared defense aerospace jobs by clearance level (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, Public Trust). - [Companies Hiring](https://wwaen.org/companies): Aerospace and defense employer profiles, including verified employers actively hiring. - [Salary Guide](https://wwaen.org/salary-guide): Aerospace and defense compensation reference. - [Job Alerts](https://wwaen.org/job-alerts): Email alerts for new aerospace jobs, career events, and education programs matching your criteria. ## Careers by field - [Aerospace Engineer Careers](https://wwaen.org/aerospace-engineer-careers): Aerospace engineering career guide — roles, salaries, education requirements, and live openings. - [Advanced Air Mobility (AAM/UAM) Careers](https://wwaen.org/aam-careers): Careers in Advanced Air Mobility and Urban Air Mobility — eVTOL aircraft development, operations, and the emerging AAM workforce. - [Aviation Maintenance Careers](https://wwaen.org/aviation-maintenance-careers): A&P mechanic and Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) career paths, licensing, and MRO jobs. - [UAV & UAS (Drone) Careers](https://wwaen.org/uav-uas-careers): Drone industry careers — remote pilots, UAS engineers, and autonomy roles. - [Pilot Careers](https://wwaen.org/pilot-careers): Pilot career paths across eVTOL, UAV, and commercial aviation. - [Aviation Technology Careers](https://wwaen.org/aviation-tech-careers): Aviation and aerospace technology roles spanning avionics, software, and systems. ## Career pathways & transition - [Career Bridge](https://wwaen.org/bridge): Education- and apprenticeship-led pathways for career changers moving into aerospace (e.g. software-to-flight-software, automotive-to-eVTOL electrification). - [Automotive-to-Aerospace Transition](https://wwaen.org/transition): Guide for automotive engineers and technicians transitioning into aerospace and eVTOL roles. - [Military Skills Translator (MOS)](https://wwaen.org/mos-translator): Translate military occupational specialties into aerospace civilian careers. - [Veteran Resources](https://wwaen.org/veterans): Aerospace career resources for military veterans. - [DoD SkillBridge](https://wwaen.org/skillbridge): SkillBridge fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members. ## Certification & credential guides - [Certification Guides Hub](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications): Step-by-step guides to the credentials that matter in aerospace careers. - [Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic License](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/ap-mechanic-license): The FAA A&P certificate authorizes inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and returning aircraft to service — the foundational credential for aviation maintenance (MRO). - [Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/atp-certificate): The highest level of FAA pilot certification, required to act as pilot-in-command of scheduled airline operations. - [FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/faa-part-107): Required to operate small drones (under 55 lbs) commercially in the U.S. — the entry credential for the drone industry. - [DoD 8570 / 8140 Cybersecurity Certification](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/dod-8570-8140): Baseline cybersecurity certifications required for Information Assurance work on U.S. Department of Defense systems. - [U.S. Security Clearance (Secret / Top Secret)](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/security-clearance): How security clearances work and why an active clearance is one of the most valuable credentials in aerospace and defense. - [PMP for Aerospace](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/pmp-aerospace): The Project Management Professional credential and its role leading complex, safety-critical aerospace programs. - [FAA Part 107 ↔ EASA UAS Drone Conversion](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/faa-easa-drone-conversion): How remote drone pilots operate legally on both sides of the Atlantic — a US FAA Part 107 certificate is not valid in the EU and vice versa. - [FAA ↔ EASA Pilot License Conversion](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/certifications/faa-easa-pilot-conversion): How to convert pilot licenses between the U.S. FAA and European EASA systems. - [Credential Equivalency (FAA ↔ EASA)](https://wwaen.org/career-resources/credential-equivalency): How U.S. FAA and European EASA aerospace credentials map to each other for cross-region hiring. ## Education - [Education Programs](https://wwaen.org/education): Aerospace degrees, certifications, and training programs. - [Aerospace Engineering Colleges](https://wwaen.org/education/colleges): Top U.S. aerospace engineering degree programs. - [A&P Maintenance Schools (AMTS)](https://wwaen.org/education/amts): FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools. ## For employers & recruiters - [Verified Talent](https://wwaen.org/verified-talent): Access aerospace candidates with verified credentials (security clearances, FAA Part 107, FAA A&P/IA, EASA) plus AI credential and experience matching. - [Recruiting Solutions](https://wwaen.org/recruiting): Post jobs and host career events to reach aerospace and defense talent. - [Pricing](https://wwaen.org/pricing): Employer subscription plans. ## Foundation & nonprofit - [Worldwide Aerospace Employment Foundation (WWAEF)](https://wwaef.org): The nonprofit giving and scholarship arm supporting aerospace career access (501(c)(3) application in progress). ## About - [About WWAEN](https://wwaen.org/about): Mission and background of the Worldwide Aerospace Employment Network. - [Contact](https://wwaen.org/contact): Get in touch with the WWAEN team. ## Sister initiatives (AAM Nation) - [AAM Trader](https://aamtrader.com): Marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of aircraft, components, and equipment across the AAM, UAM, UAV, and UAS industries. - [AAMELF](https://aamelf.org): Air-ambulance and medevac initiative advancing next-generation emergency life-flight services powered by AAM, UAM, and eVTOL aircraft (launched 2026). - [WWAEF Foundation](https://wwaef.org): The nonprofit giving and scholarship arm supporting aerospace career access (501(c)(3) application in progress). ## Optional - [Aerospace News](https://wwaen.org/news): Industry news relevant to aerospace careers. - [Podcast](https://wwaen.org/podcast): The WWAEN aerospace careers podcast. - [Career Events & Job Fairs](https://wwaen.org/events): Aerospace career fairs, conferences, and hiring events. - [Aerospace Career Fairs](https://wwaen.org/career-fairs): Landing page for aerospace, AAM, UAV, and aviation career fairs and job-fair events. - [Resume Builder](https://wwaen.org/resume-builder): Build an aerospace-focused resume. - [Privacy Policy](https://wwaen.org/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://wwaen.org/terms)