Advanced Air Mobility AAM
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is revolutionizing urban transportation with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. As companies like Joby Aviation, Archer, Lilium, and Volocopter work towards launching commercial air taxi services, the demand for skilled professionals across various disciplines is rapidly growing. This guide explores the most promising career opportunities in the AAM sector.
Airbus is leading aviation innovation with its pioneering HyPower and ZEROe initiatives. These programs aim to revolutionize aircraft efficiency and sustainability by developing hydrogen-powered and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. These ambitious initiatives focus on replacing traditional auxiliary power units (APUs) with cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cells, advancing hybrid-electric propulsion technology, and overcoming the challenges associated with hydrogen storage and infrastructure.
In a major development that could reshape urban transportation, Joby Aviation has secured Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization for its proprietary software suite, ElevateOS. This comprehensive system, designed to facilitate high-tempo, on-demand air taxi operations, marks a crucial milestone in realizing the dream of urban air mobility.