Air Force Enlisted Jobs - 1A7X1 - Aerial Gunner

Air Force Enlisted Jobs - 1A7X1 - Aerial GunnerAir Force Enlisted Jobs - 1A7X1 - Aerial GunnerThe door gunner of a helicopter (HH-60) or the AC-130 Gunship has responsibilities and training that include inspection, maintenance, testing, as well as operating some of the fastest shooting weapons in the military. Some careers in the Air Force will have different groupings of AFSCs, these are called Special Duty Assignment a job outside your specialty (but related in this case). The Aerial Gunner is an example of a Specialty Duty Assignment.Aerial Gunners has many duties assigned to them. They are responsible for making koranvers all guns and defense related systems are operating properly by inspection, testing, repaired, and maintained before and after flight. The main function of the Aerial Gunner is to make sure all weapons systems are functioning properly and are properly secured for safety and usage reasons. Duties and Responsibilities The Special Duty Assignment position is r esponsible for operating the airborne weapon systems and associated equipment. They perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections of guns, deckung systems, and related aircraft equipment. They also must brief passengers as required and will participate as a crew member during training, combat, and test missions. Using night vision goggles (NVGs) to perform scanner duties in relation to particular aircraft type and mission are part of the jog as well. Operating aircraft systems, auxiliary, and rescue equipment as dictated by mission requirements and assisting and coordinating with other positions to ensure safe employment of weapons, defensive systems, hoist, and related equipment is a responsibility of the aerial gunner as well. The aerial gunner also performs functions as dictated by aircraft and mission type during integrated air or ground operations. Maintains munitions account or sub-account and forecasts for ammunition requirements to include flares and small ammunition. Posit ions and manages ammunition and weapon systems to ensure maximum economy of force. Assists the flight engineer during aircraft emergencies and remote operations. Performs in flight maintenance of airborne weapons systems and associated equipment. Ensures maximum availability and utilization of weapon systems. Performs all pre-strike, strike, and post-strike requirements with special emphasis on malfunction analysis and repair. Applies quick and decisive action to restore malfunctioning systems to operational condition. Conducts thorough airborne analysis and evaluation of weapons and defensive systems and associated equipment. Documents all malfunctions and discrepancies. 2.3. Adheres to flying, weapon, and explosive safety standards, conducts in flight and ground training in all facets of aircrew duties, airborne guns, defensive systems, and related equipment. Plans, organizes, and directs aerial gunner activities. Establishes standards governing safety, work methods, and procedur es. Provides resources, equipment, directives, and technical information appropriate to the mission and assigned aircraft. Evaluates operational efficiency of aircrews and systems. Analyzes trends affecting aircrew performance and takes necessary action. Special Duty Qualifications Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of theory and application of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic principles applying to airborne weapons and allied equipment, components, and systems employment and care of ammunition and ammunition systems principles of gun employment and ballistic factors use of personal equipment, oxygen, and communications systems aircraft emergency equipment and procedures, gun malfunction analysis and repair use and interpretation of diagrams, schematics, charts, technical publications, explosive safety, and flight manuals. Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school or general educational development equivalency is mandatory. Also, completion of mecha nical or electrical courses is desirable. Training. The following training is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated Completion of both Aircrew Fundamentals and Basic Aerial Gunner are required to obtain award of 1A731. Experience. (Note See Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes). 1A751. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A731. Also, experience performing as an aircrew member, inspecting, operating, and troubleshooting aircraft and airborne armament systems performing scanning duties and using NVGs.1A771. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A751. Also, experience performing and supervising functions such as aircrew duties associated with inspecting, operating, and troubleshooting airborne armament systems, performing scanner duties, NVG applications, ensuring safe and effective weapon employment, aircrew training and evaluation, and the accomplishment of all necessary reports and forms. 1A791. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A771. Also, experience in managi ng aerial gunner activities and functions. Additional Requirements The following are mandatory for entry into this AFSCNormal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards. For entry, award, and zurckhalten of these AFSCs Physical qualification for aircrew duty according to AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards, Class III medical standards. Qualification for aviation service according to AFI 11-402, Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Badges. For award and retention of AFSCs 1A731/51/71/91/00, eligibility for a secret security clearance according to AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management. Deployment Rate for this AFSC Strength Req J Physical Profile 111121 (Vision uncorrected 20/400-20/400 correctable to 20/20-20/20) Citizenship Yes Required Appitude Score M-60 or E-45. Technical Training Aircrew Fundamentals Course (AFC), Lackland AFB TX, 13 daysBasic Aerial Gunner (BAG), Lackland AFB TX, 13 daysSurvival Sch ool, Fairchild AFB WA, 17 Days AC-130 Only Survival Courses Parachuting Water Survival, NAS Pensacola FL, 3 daysBasic Aerial Gunner Course, Kirtland AFB, NM, 23 daysSV-80B Emergency Parachute Training, Fairchild AFB WA, 1 dayHH-60G Only Survival CoursesWater Survival Non-parachuting, Fairchild AFB WA, 2 daysUnderwater Egress Training, Fairchild AFB WA, 1 day Initial Qualification Training AC-130H Mission Gunner, Cannon AFB NM, 61 DaysAC-130U Mission Gunner, Hurlburt Field FL, 58 DaysCannon AFB, NM AC-130HHurlburt Field, FL AC-130UDavis-Monthan AFB,AZ HH-60GKadena AB, Japan HH-60GMoody AFB, GE - HH60Nellis AFB, NV - HH60Nellis AFB, NV HH-60GRAF Lakenheath, UK HH-60GHH-60G Mission Gunner, Kirtland AFB NM, 63 Days Possible Assignments (3 Level) Additional Career Training InformationNote This career field requires initial training at the Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course.

Getting WISE to an Internship

Getting WISE to an Internship Getting WISE to an Internship Garrett Dowds WISE internship welches a chance to expand his mind. But its also possible that it led to him having an impact on automotive safety.Ive always been interested in business and the policy inside of engineering, says Dowd, who graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. From my perspective, I want to apply research for a societal benefit. I had a former WISE professor who recommended this program. Its primarily targeted to juniors and seniors to get a foot in the door of public policy. It was a great experience in many ways.At the beginning of the internship he was looking at policy barriers. People like to focus on a blue sky future but I was looking at whats being done now, he says of his Washington, DC-based internship. I learned in Washington that it can be temporal. Perspective can shift on the technology coming out. The internship gave me a chance to work on poli cy perspective for autonomous vehicles and current areas such as automatic braking.He also worked with other students from other engineering societies. We had meetings with policymakers in Washington, leading members of cybersecurity. And it culminated in a research policy paper that was published.Source The US Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)And his possible effect on car safety? The NHTSA put out a statement with proposed rulemaking which included automatic emergency braking and other computer-based safety technologies directly in the five-star safety rating on window stickers of cars when you go to buy them, explains Dowd, who had previously worked on vehicle design in Korea. My recommendations had included this. It had already been done in Europe and other places. I would like to think my work and meetings with important people through the internship may have had some impact .Looking back, he found the WISE internship was a strong supporter for research. A lot of research was delving into the history of roadway safety in America and it was helpful with multiple government organizations having good statistics in this area, he says. But there were also great chances to talk with researchers in industry. I got a lot out of attending the Automated Vehicles Symposium in Ann Arbor.Having had several internships, he said this one also stood out for organization. The level of support was beyond anything I experienced before, he says. After the internship, we had a chance to talk about our experience, our research and the policy implications. I saw the internship as a terrific opportunity to interact with incredibly motivated people from all over the country.And he feels many should feel motivated when it comes to the future of autonomous vehicles, as long as they keep a dash of caution at the ready. We overestimate what will happen in the short-term but do the opposite in the long-term, he says. Were at that time where technology has the ability to change lifestyles and the way our infrastructure looks. I think it will be a long transition over decades and will be complementary to other forms of transportation. It will be exciting to binnensee what happens.Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionThe internship gave me a chance to work on policy perspective for autonomous vehicles and current areas such as automatic braking.Garrett Dowd, Mechanical Engineer

5 Ridiculous Accountant Stereotypes

5 Ridiculous Accountant Stereotypes5 Ridiculous Accountant StereotypesBean counters? Baloney The world sometimes talks about CPAs like were a bunch of number-crunching math freaks who love taxes and spend Saturday nights playing calculator bingo. Obviously, the accountant stereotype has nothing (well, only a little) to do with reality.Lets take this opportunity to dispel five myths of the typecast and clichd CPA, once and for all.Preposterous Myth 1 CPAs are math nerdsOK, so most of us are pretty good with numbers. Thats an accountant stereotype that has merit. But by no means are most of us mathematical geniuses who crack impossible equations in our spare time. Some of us didnt pass calculus and all of us have interests outside of numbers, including but not limited to saving whales, filmmaking and Fashion Week. We also have to be good at communicating, making ethical decisions and thinking creatively.Absurd Myth 2 CPAs are boringCPAs are people. The saatkorn kind of wonderful, smart , interesting people youll find in any other profession. We range from quiet to loud, serious to hilarious, introverted to extroverted. Dont hate just because we have analytical minds capable of solving really hard problems.Ludicrous Myth 3 CPAs are for doing taxesWow. Taxes are just a fraction of the accounting industry, and many CPAs have nothing to do with them. CPAs are out there fighting white-collar crime, making businesses successful, helping the world become financially literate, keeping cities and states afloat, managing really important peoples finances - and on, and on.Nonsensical Myth 4 CPAs are hermitsListen up That image people have of a CPA alone in a cubicle with a spreadsheet is a scam, really. CPAs lead businesses and organizations all over the world - and we dont do it in a vacuum. Once you get your first job, youll see that not only do you have a team to work with all day, youll likely go out as a team at night. Take that, accountant stereotypeOutrageous Myth 5 CPAs are tightwadsContrary to popular belief, CPAs do not live to pinch pennies. CPAs love to spend money, if that happens to be the smart decision at the time. Thats what it all comes down to smart choices. And if some big spender in the company is about to make a stupid one, well, there should be a wise CPA nearby to stop him.Still stuckverzierung on the accountant stereotype?Maybe you should meet some real-life CPAs who defy the cliches, like Belicia Cespedes, who became the youngest CPA at age 17, and the problem-solving accountants who responded to this survey.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTEREditors note This post was updated recently to reflect more current information. It originally appeared on ThisWayToCPA.com and is reprinted with permission of the American Institute of CPAs. Accountemps is an alliance partner of the AICPA./em

5 Differences Between Projects and Business as Usual

5 Differences Between Projects and Business as Usual5 Differences Between Projects and Business as UsualAre you working on a project? Or is what you are doing parte of the daily operations of your geschftliches miteinander? When I speak to people in kollektivs, they often tell me they arent sure whether theyre working on a project or a business as usual function. Both are required in an organization and are equally valid, but it helps to understand what youre working on so you can better see where it fits in the organization. There are five main differences between project work and business as usual (often abbreviated as BAU) work. Changing vs. Identifying Business First, theres a difference in how change is handled. Business as usual operations run the business. They keep the lights on, serve customers and hit targets. BAU teams are also the first to know when the existing processes arent working and are no longer useful. When that happens, the BAU teams identify the need for ch ange. A manager, as part of a strategic review, can suggest what changes need to be made for a unit to reach its goals. Or a team member may make a suggestion for change. At the other end of the spectrum, you may have a full business case produced by a senior manager to deliver changes required to help their division reach its annual targets. Its not just streamlining business processes. Those working in BAU roles may also realize change is essential because of shifts in the regulatory framework or as part of the competitive landscape for the organization. Frontline staff works to deliver strategy and it knows what it wants to be different to get there. Projects, on the other hand, help implement all of this change. Projects deliver change to and through the BAU functions using project management. Well clarify what project management is further. The project organization works on delivering the change BAU teams have identified. This happens once the project has gone through an approv al process, which is normally ?a business case and senior management approval. That isnt to say people in a project role cant ever suggest improvements to business practice, but theyll be doing so under their role as an employee rather than as part of their project role. This split, which youll also hear summarized as change the business, run the business, is noticeable at the end of projects, too. The change a project implements is to deliver an output. That could be a piece of new software, a building, a new service or something else. The BAU team is responsible for taking that and making good use of it to deliver benefits. In other words, the project delivers the capability to get benefits, and the BAU operations use that capability to get the benefits. Managing vs. Mitigating Risk For business as usual functions to be effective, youll find BAU teams seek to mitigate all risk to operations. Taking theuncertainty out of business for better organizational stability and repeatab le processes is a good thing. By their very nature of being unique and uncertain, projects require an element of risk. The company is making a bit of a leap into the unknown just by doing a project as it introduces change and delivers something that wasnt there before. Project teams, therefore, approach risk in a different way than BAU teams. Project managers seek to manage risk - both positive and negative - to get the best outcomes. That might include mitigating risk to try to limit the likelihood that it is going to happen, but it includes other risk management strategies as well. Its unlikely youll ever extinguish risk on a project, but you may be able to do that for good operational reasons for your BAU work. One is Time-Bound, the Other is Ongoing Projects have a start, middle and end date, and are a one-off event. This is the project life cycle. In fact, the most defining characteristic of a project is that it finishes. The project manager and the team work on the proje ct during this time. At the end, the team is disbanded. BAU doesnt stop and is ongoing. You can, of course, close down a function or stop a process if its no longer required for the business - although that would be managed as a project A BAU function produces ongoing work with no foreseeable end date. To Capitalize or Not to Capitalize Projects can be capitalized and often BAU cannot be you rely on operating expenses for your ongoing business as usual work. In other words, the accounting treatments for projects and other tasks are different. Project funding often relates to bringing an asset into service - meaning the costs can be capitalized.In some cases, depending on where you are in the world and your local accounting regulations, you can even take project costs below the line. BAU costs are normally considered opex(operating expenditures) and are tracked in the profit and loss accounts of the company. Project funding and business funding, in general, is a very specializ ed area so its always best to take advice from your finance experts before making judgments about what should and shouldnt be capitalized in your organization. Accounting rules vary by country, and even by organization where individual businesses have particular processes and ways of doing things. When in doubt, always check Cross-Functional vs. Functional Teams Finally, theres a big difference in the makeup of project teams. Projects tend to involve multi-disciplinary teams of experts brought together to deliver a particular output. Knowing how to motivate a project team is important because not everyone may know the specific goal at the very beginning. If people dont have a clear understanding of what theyre working on, then they tend not to do their best work. Project teams are made of people filling particular roles. These arent job titles but positions within the project with distinct responsibilities. The main roles on a project team are Project sponsorProject managerSenio r supplier (the organization responsible for doing the work, which could be an internal team like IT or an external contractor or vendor)Customer (this could be an internal customer such as a different department manager, or, in a client services organization, the customer for whom you are delivering the project)Subject matter experts (people brought onto the team either for the duration of the project or part of it who use their expertise to contribute to the projects success). Find out mora about the roles in a project team. BAU work, on the other hand, is managed by functional teams. They are experts in their own right but grouped together as a division. There is normally less cross-functional overlap to other departments than project teams. Its normally very clear what BAU teams are supposed to work on and the objectives are clear. They will have defined targets and a vision for the role the department plays in the company. An example would be a customer service team that works as part of a larger customer service division handling calls and emails from customers about your product. It is complicated because there can be overlap. For example, a team leader in that call center is a specialist in the field. They may be seconded to a project team to manage a work package and the resources related to delivering part of a project that relates to customer contact. But in their project work, they are taking the role of subject matter expert, not customer services team leader. As a project team member, they will be responsible for their part of the project budget and have a high degree of discretion around how the work is carried out to meet the end goals. They might not have this in their BAU role. BAU and Project Conflicts Project work and BAU work can sit nicely alongside each other, but there can often be tension. It happens because projects try to change the status quo. The status quo works pretty well, and, for the most part, people dont like change. S econd, when you are asking people to join your project team, they can suffer from a conflict of loyalties. Is their first responsibility to their day job or to the project? Clear objectives and a strong commitment to the project from management can help here, as well as keeping lines of communication open so they know what the priorities should be. Third, keeping the business running is always the priority. It has an implication for project teams who might see their funding cut, key resources pulled back to BAU roles and timescales delayed because keeping the day-to-day operations of the organization going is pulling focus. Project managers can get frustrated with this but its always going to be like that, and it should be. Theres no point in delivering a fantastic project if the company has gone bust in the meantime and there is no one left to use what you have built With these guidelines in mind, it should be easy to see if you are working on projects or BAU or both.

Embrace Lifelong Learning for the Sake of Your Career

Embrace Lifelong Learning for the Sake of Yur CareerEmbrace Lifelong Learning for the Sake of Your CareerWhether youre working in your first job in accounting or looking to move on from the position youve held for decades, your secret advantage is to never stop learning. Why? Because lifelong learning keeps your skills current.By keeping abreast of the latest software, by securing in-demand certifications in your field, and by maintaining key relationships, youll make yourself more marketable and improve your odds for a productive future. Youll stand out from your peers and be poised for career advancement. Lifelong learning is a win-win for all generations.While many baby boomers are retiring, others like me are changing careers, launching businesses, acquiring in-demand skills and achieving success in second acts - all the while expecting to work longer than our parents and grandparents. Why?1. Were living longer - a lot longerWhen do you plan to retire? London Business School pr ofessors Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott - authors of the recent book, The 100-Year Life Living and Working in an Age of Longevity - asked that very question of their students, adding, If you live 100 years, save around 10 percent of your income and want to retire on 50 percent of your final salary, at what age will you be able to retire? Their startling answer? Into your 80s.The educators write about how weve been raised with the notion of a three-stage life, with a short period of education followed by entry into the work world and finishing with retirement. But over the years, there have been constant gains in life expectancy that show no signs of leveling off.In this scenario of living to be centenarians, the second stage of employment - and the need for lifelong learning - is going to have to become much longer, or well all have to make do with our dwindling nest eggs.Dont miss our hot-off-the-press career insights in accounting and finance. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ROBERT HALF NEWS LETTER2. The takeaway Lifelong learning is an investmentAbsent lifelong learning, some of the imaginable scenarios are sobering Our skills could become obsolete, we could get really bored or laid off, the companies we work for could close, and our bodies or brains (or both) could give out.All of this underscores the importance of lifelong learning. As Gratton and Scott write, This will mean serious investment in later life as people learn new specialties and skills, so as to adapt to a changing employment landscape and to mentally refresh and stimulate.Some of us think of our education as that thing we accomplished in our teens and 20s. Views about career development and work habits vary in our multigenerational workforce, but learning really should be viewed as an ongoing investment for all, like saving for a home, a childs college education or retirement. Theres a dividend to be paid on education, no matter when you (or your offspring) get it.3. Companies prefer avid learnersAs it turns out, lifelong learning is recognized in the workplace as a top attribute for professional success. According to a survey by staffing firm Accountemps, 30 percent of CFOs polled said they deemed motivation to learn new skills as an essential quality for advancement. This was followed by interpersonal skills (27 percent) and ability to adapt easily to change (24 percent).Successful people never stop learning, said Bill Driscoll, district president for Accountemps. The world is changing quickly and constantly, and its vital to stay informed of the latest trends and sought-after skills in your industry.See what CFOs say about learning and what it takes to be successful in the infographic, below.4. We have so many ways to learnThink of how workplaces, best practices and even job searches have changed in the years since your career began. Today, its essential to stay abreast of changes in technology, evolving accounting standards and trends affecting the profession.Here are some wa ys to embrace lifelong learning, find purpose and advance your careerJoin professional associationsAttend conferences and seminarsParticipate in networking eventsAdvance your education with a degree or certificationsSeek professional developmentShadow a colleague, find a mentor or become a mentorVolunteer outside of workKeep up with industry publications and journal articles

Lies Youve Been Told About Objective in a Resume

Lies Youve Been Told About Objective in a Resume The perfect way to introduce yourself in the resume is to compose your abilities to be able to add value to an organization. So its always encouraged that write your career ansicht at the peak of your resume. Color this up by being dynamic in the way that you present your different abilities and duties. A bit of research and extra efforts may give you an ideal job specific career statement. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Objective in a Resume Your objective, which can highlight your individual traits and talents, might be the only portion of your resume that employers review, so be koranvers that it adequately shows your capacity to execute the job. Youre able to refer resume objective samples on the world wide web and can write the objective that may make an impression at a glance. One of the greatest ways to go into the advertising stream is to market your own abilities and capabilities and that may be achieved by pre paring an impressive and effective resume. Along with the abilities and work history sections, its also advisable to place them in the resume objective. Should you choose to use the objective, then be certain to explain the sort of work you desire. By applying a couple of simple advertising and absatzwirtschaft tricks, you may greatly improve your capacity to sell yourself and your abilities before you even meet with the interviewer. Deciding which to use is dependent upon the sort of job that youre applying for and your degree of knowledge. Every working professional has created a resume for their very first job sooner or later. It is possible to also add up the relation of the job which you previously handled to the job which you would like to have in a new business or department. Applying for employment is a competition. The main aim of a resume would therefore be to select the candidate to the interview stage, in the entire procedure for employment. Getting the Best Obj ective in a Resume Bear in mind every resume you submit must differ. A great beginning will always generate far better results. The summary section, by way of example, needs to get the exact same effect as an elevator pitch. Despite the fact that Canadian resumes can be located in many of special formats, they discuss some criteria that you ought to be conscious of. In their website you will discover many distinct sample resumes that you are able to view which could help you truly feel about with them. If you want to learn more on how best to compose an objective statement for a resume, visit our site for more info on all facets of career resources. The best method to do thats to make sure the information included matches the attributes and abilities sought in the work listing. To compose the objection section of a customer service resume, you will need to discover the key tasks to be carried out at work. Who Else Wants to Learn About Objective in a Resume? An entry-level cook position is the perfect role for somebody whos passionate about cooking and would like to generate a career of it. If you wish to follow in their path, weve prepared a Prep Cook resume example you may use to receive your foot within the kitchen door. The Tried and True Method for Objective in a Resume in Step by Step Detail Analyzing Your Resume Now that you comprehend the significance of objective, you will need to make certain that your resume includes only objective statements. The info within the aim statement may want to get customized based on your industry also. Youre very inclined to be requested to explain your statement during your interview. The statement ought to be capped at two to three sentences and showcase relevant info, such as professional certifications or accomplishments that might be missed by somebody skimming the remainder of the resume. The Fundamentals of Objective in a Resume Revealed A business-savvy social media manager sees the bigger phot ograph and understands the role of social websites in the company. There are various designations in the discipline of marketing. Including a career objective statement will help to reflect the position youre applying for, the kind of company you want, the experience and qualification youve got and the value youll be able to offer to the company at a glance. You need to find out how to work within a team. Many manufacturing businesses produce assortments of articles and products for the customer-oriented industry. Each structure functions a particular intent. Make certain its accurate, and verifiable. Chronological resumes are also beneficial for demonstrating a pattern of functioning, specially if you ought to be continuing within an entire livelihood or subject. What Objective in a Resume Is - and What it Is Not Just provide a high effect overview of what exactly its possible to provide the employer. Allow the employer know what kind of work you are searching for. Sta r-bucks shift supervisors ought to be in a position to manage the work of several others also learn fast. So, it actually is a challenging job but if you ought to be enthusiastic about working individuals, then it isnt tricky to take care of almost all of the responsibilities. When an employer is searching for someone with five decades of experience, be certain to mention you have five or more decades of experience. If youre a fresh graduate or you would like to shift from 1 career to another, it is probably that you are supposed to land on an entry-level job. In the event that you dont have some experience which may help you in receiving the job, then highlight passions or accomplishments that are on the area. Hands-on skills cant be learned online, and based on which state you reside in, only the theoretical portion of your education can be done online or none in any respect.

life at fti consulting

life at fti consulting For the third consecutive year, Forbes named FTI Consulting to Americas Best Management Consulting Firms List. The team at FTI Consulting is not only successful in the office, but they work hard to share their successes with the community - giving back is just part of their culture. Scroll through the photos below to see what the team at FTI Consulting has been up to over the last few months, and make sure to follow them on PowerToFly to be kept in the loop of any new and exciting opportunities Earth Day in the Chicago office. Group clean up in Logan Square was a success FTIOnCampus Team FTI recently participated in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Singapore along with professionals from nearly 400 other companies. FTIConsulting FTI Consulting professionals around the globe celebrated Earth Day this week from planting trees and cleaning up parks to in-office recycling drives and e-waste awareness campaigns, great work to TeamFTI FTIConsulting FTIWIN in Chicago met today over lunch for an empowering discussion on the GettingTo5050 movement and the steps weve taken at FTI Consulting. FTIConsulting One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last t ime you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot mora to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to bette r business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive neuschpfung and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in th e survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.