Aviation Career Expo 2010

Aviation Career Expo 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an annual event hosted by Jetcareers.com.

Come on out and meet employers, prospective employees, industry professionals and many others. Build valuable networking contacts in an entertaining, friendly environment that no other career event or networking opportunity can offer.

We are currently coordinating with a variety of aviation product vendors, pilot recruitment representatives and many others that will provide a valuable, exciting opportunity for you at our event. 

• Palms Hotel Deluxe Room Registration Link (click here)
• Palms Hotel PalmsPlace Suite Registration Link (Sold Out)
  
• Aviation Expo and Career Fair Information
• "NetworkJC" Networking Event Information
• Attendee Guest Meet & Greet: WINE Down Monday
• McCarran Airport: Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Tour
  
• MGM Grand Corporate Flight Department: Behind The Scenes
• Allegiant Airlines: Behind The Scenes at Allegiant
  
• Painball Fun!
  

Updated: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Aviation Expo and Career Fair

Bring your personality, a resume and a smile. This is an opportunity for all career-oriented individuals to talk to recruitment staff on a personal one-on-one basis and check out new products and services.  Interviews, if requested by recruiters, can be held at a different location.

Date: Monday, October 18, 2010
Time: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Location: Key West Ballroom (1st Floor, Palms)
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Dress Code: Business Casual

"NetworkJC"Networking Event (NJC)

Our annual networking mixer, also known at NetworkJC, is an event where you can gather with other aviation professionals and meet networking contacts crucial to your success in aviation in a casual, relaxed and entertaining environment.

Networking plays an important role in your career path and this event provides for a comfortable setting in which to build and strengthen these connections.

This event is your prime opportunity to network with some of the most helpful aviation professionals in the world.  The "NetworkJC" event is a social function that prides itself on making new friends, networking contacts and having fun! Don't sell yourself at this event, just BE yourself and meet as many people as you can.

Feel free to arrive, enjoy a soft drink or adult beverage in our 3,000 square foot Sky Villa overlooking the Las Vegas skyline, connect with everyone from chief executive officers to new aviation professionals and enjoy an experience like no other aviation event has ever offered.

Date: Monday, October 18, 2010
Time: 8:00pm to 2:00am
Location: SkyVilla Suite #28 (Fantasy Tower elevators to 28th Floor, turn right and go down hall to SkyVilla #28)
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Dress Code: Casual, bring a swim suit if you want to use the pool & sauna
Snacks: Yes, hot and cold hors d'oeuvers (please eat before attending)
Hosted Bar: 8:00pm to 12:00am
Cash Bar: 12:00am to 2:00am

Attendee Guest Meet & Greet: WINE Down Monday

WINE Down Monday is our annual guest meet and greet function BEFORE the big networking event on Monday night. Enjoy this opportunity to meet the ladies of Jetcareers.com, Jetgirls.net as well as other attendee spouses, partners and guests and get to know them so you too can create a beneficial network of contacts with like-minded aviation lifestyle women and gents.

What's included in this fabulous high falootin' Vegas-like wine tasting event near the top of the Palms Casino Resort? Well, of course, the wine, light snacks to pair with the wine, and possibly a sommelier to help educate (based on budget).

Of course, if you're not into wine, that's not a problem. We will have a selection of non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks as well. If you have a special request, please let us know during registration.

The location has an outdoor private pool.  If you'd like to wine and dine in the pool or on the patio, bring your swimsuit! We will have extra towels on hand if you choose to take advantage of this amenity.

Date: Monday, October 18, 2010
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: SkyVilla Suite #28 (Fantasy Tower elevators to 28th Floor, turn right and go down hall to SkyVilla #28)
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Dress Code: Casual, Bring a swim suit if you want to use the pool & sauna

McCarran Airport: Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Tour

This event is a unique opportunity for you to take a guided tour of the Las Vegas McCarran Air Traffic Control tower.  This is a rare opportunity to experience the world within the tower and have your questions answered.

The first 30 minutes or so expect a meet and greet with over views of Las Vegas Tower and Las Vegas Approach Control position locations, position duties and responsibilities. The inbrief will include airspace allocation for Las Vegas and the Satellite Airports and Nellis AFB that are adjacent to us. Tower is looking to split up into 4 or 5 groups. Details are still being worked on to include a couple other items for your enjoyment and will be posted soon.

If you will be going directly to the airport after the tour, the ATC facility has a location where you can stow your bags. The tower is on airport property and airport departure doors are about a 5-10 minute walk. Please let us know if you will need luggage accomodations so we can plan accordingly. Thanks.

We will tour in a group of 25.

Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tour Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Location: Meet at Palms Registration Lobby at 8:20am
Physical Address: 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
Pickup Time: 8:25am
Return Time: 11:30am
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Dress Code: Casual, Close-toed shoes
Required information for Security Clearances: Full Name, Birthdate, Social Security Number

FYI: we will not be keeping any of your information. It will be sent over to Mike Comuniello, our JC Tour Coordinator (Mpenguin1 at Jetcareers.com) who will turn it into Tower security.

MGM Grand Corporate Aviation Tour: Behind The Scenes With MGM Corporate

This event is an opportunity for all attendees and guests to take a tour of the MGM Grand Corporate Aviation Department. We've held this tour two years in a row and it offers a fabulous perspective of corporate aviation processes, aircraft operations, ground crew logistics and more. If the Boeing BBJ is in town, you will be able to board and explore the aircraft.This tour is not on McCarran airport property.

If you will be going directly to the airport after, MGM has a location where you can stow your bags and we can have the shuttle drop you off at the airport before heading back to the Palms. Please let us know if you will need luggage and drop-off accomodations so we can plan accordingly. Thanks.

We will tour in a group of 25.

Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Meet at Palms Registration Lobby at 12:20pm
Physical Address: 5050 Koval Lane Suite 150 Hangar 6B
Pickup Time: 12:25pm
Return Time: 3:30pm
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Dress Code: Casual, Close-toed shoes
Required information for Security Clearances: Full Name, Birthdate, Social Security Number

FYI: We will not be keeping any of your information. It will be sent over to Mike Comuniello, our JC Tour Coordinator (Mpenguin1 at Jetcareers.com) who will turn it into MGM Grand security.

Allegiant Air Aviation Tour: Behind The Scenes With Allegiant

Allegiant Air is an American low-cost airline owned by Allegiant Travel Co. that operates scheduled and charter flights. Allegiant is based in Las Vegas Nevada and one of the many recruiters that will be in attendance at our career fair on Monday, October 18th.

This event is a chance for you to take a tour of the Las Vegas Allegiant Airline Operations Center. You will be able to view and board a Boeing MD-83 and possibly a Boeing 757 aircraft (with winglets). The 757 aircraft is a new addition to the Allegiant fleet. 

During this tour, an Allegiant Airlines line pilot will take the group onto the airplane, start the APU and give a quick briefing on the aircraft types within in the Allegiant fleet, including the proud history of Allegiant Airlines.

A Q&A session will be held at the end of the tour.

Tuesday is the planned day that the Allegiant fleet is on the ground in Las Vegas for scheduled maintenance activity.

If you will be going directly to the airport after, Allegiant has a location where you can stow your bags and we can have the shuttle drop you off at the airport before heading back to the Palms. Please let us know if you will need luggage and drop-off accomodations so we can plan accordingly. Thanks.

We will tour in a group of 25.

Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tour Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Meet at Palms Registration Lobby at 4:20pm
Physical Address: 194 Spencer St.
Pickup Time: 4:25pm
Return Time: 7:30pm
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Dress Code: Casual, Close-toed shoes
Required information for Security Clearances: Full Name, Birthdate, Social Security Number

FYI: we will not be keeping any of your information. It will be sent over to Mike Comuniello, our JC Tour Coordinator (Mpenguin1 at Jetcareers.com) who will turn it into Allegiant security

Paintball Excursion

This event must have a minimum of 10 participants. subject to cancelation if minimum is not achieved.

The company is Combat Zone Paintball located south of Las Vegas at:

13011 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89044
(702) 388-9663

Combat Zone Paintball has 4 large fields, 1 target field, 2 scenario battlefields (trenches, bunkers etc.) and a tournament style course for professional play. The company can make up various games on the day of show like divide into teams, divide and conquer, elimination, capture the flag and others. play is rain or shine (granted, it's Vegas, so most likely sunny). Registration is non-refundable unless we cancel due to not reaching minimum attendance.

A Safety/Equipment Waiver is required to play.  Please click to print, sign and send your waiver in now!

You can:

• Email your safety/equipment waiver ahead of time to: combatzonepaintballlasvegas@yahoo.com
• Fax to: (702) 914-7470
• Bring the signed form with you on day of show

Rental equipment includes:

• 1 marker Tipman 98 with hopper
• 1 face mask
• 1 air tank
• Chest protection (if needed...ladies)
• 500 paintballs

To rent, play cost is $55/person.

If self-equipped, play cost is $35/person.

=> check website for paint and other prices.

Food and beverages are allowed. This is a bring your own F&B event. The company can also order out for you as there is an Italian pizza restaurant nearby that delivers.

Date: Sunday, October 17, 2010
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Meet at Palms Registration Lobby
Pickup Time: 1:30pm
Return Time: 5:30pm
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Dress Code: Casual

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*Refunds, less a 20% processing fee, will be granted until October 1 for cancellation requests received via email to events@jetcareers.com. No refunds after October 1. Registrations can be transferred to another individual. however, any request to transfer must be sent via email to events@jetcareers.com no later than October 1. *

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