This Facebook post has an interesting article about NASA’s exploring ways to use 5G to support air taxis (on-demand air transportation, typically using small aircraft like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, to provide point-to-point travel). 

For young people, such initial work indicates possible career paths. An AI-assisted search showed these opportunities:

Network & connectivity engineers

Designing and managing ultra-low latency, resilient 5G systems for airborne vehicles will require specialists in:

• Edge network infrastructure
• Real-time telemetry and control systems
• Spectrum coordination and interference management NASA

Autonomy & software developers

These networks support:

• Autonomous or remotely piloted eVTOL air taxis (as seen in Wisk’s collaboration with NASA) IoT World Today+1FLYING Magazine+1
• Software engineers will build the brains behind flight computers and ensure safety protocols interact seamlessly with this connectivity layer.

Air traffic & systems integration specialists

NASA’s ATM‑X initiative is evolving to manage non‑traditional aircraft using digital comms NASA+1FLYING Magazine+1.
Career paths include:

• Air traffic management modernization
• Systems integration across emerging urban air mobility (UAM) platforms

Flight test & operations engineers

Hands-on roles are growing. Take the example of Saré Culbertson, who shifted from auto engines to surveying for air taxi test flights Aviation Week+6IoT World Today+6NASA+6Wireless Infrastructure Association+10NASA+10NASA+10.
Young engineers with solid mechanical foundations are increasingly welcome in:

• Flight-test engineering
• Ground operations for new aircraft platforms

Cybersecurity & safety assurance

5G brings new vectors to secure — from comm links to vehicle control systems. Safety-focused roles include:

• Aviation cybersecurity
• Redundancy and fail-safe systems for connectivity-dependent flights

🎯 Why this matters now

1. Rapid industry transformation
   Urban Air Mobility is actively being tested and refined—5G is essential for door-to-door autonomy Interesting Engineering+2NASA+2Interesting Engineering+2Careerroo.
2. Collaborative ecosystem
   NASA’s partnerships with eVTOL firms like Wisk and Boeing are building standards that define tomorrow’s job roles IoT World Today+1FLYING Magazine+1.
3. Education & training momentum
   There’s a growing emphasis on internships, apprenticeships, and university programs tailored to UAM and 5G aviation tech IoT World Today+15NASA+15etoncollege.ca+15arxiv.org+1Aviation Week+1.

✅ Pathways for entry

• Academic background: Degrees in electrical/computer engineering, aerospace, or related fields
• Certifications & training: Specialized knowledge in 5G, UAV systems, flight testing, and cybersecurity
• Hands-on experience: Internships at NASA, WIA-apprenticeships, flight-test programs; real-world projects are pivotal NASA+1NASA+1

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