Investigation of Employment Hope Levels of Aviation Students

The aviation industry is developing and changing day by day with the effect of technology and globalization. The sector has developed rapidly in recent years in cargo and passenger transportation with the effect of technology and globalization and is in a preferred position. Increasing interest in the aviation sector provides employment opportunities and increases its attractiveness among other sectors. It is thought that aviation students' perspectives on the concept of employment will have an impact on their future career decisions and therefore their personal development. Employment hope is related to the concept of hope, which is accepted as one of the study subjects of positive psychology. Hope is a variable that increases the energy levels of individuals in unexpected and undesirable situations. It has been found that a high level of hope in individuals will increase their self-esteem and academic achievement levels. Employment prospects are examined in two dimensions as psychological empowerment and goal-oriented path. Psychological empowerment is defined as the individual's belief that they can achieve the roles they have assumed. The goal-oriented way is defined as the possibilities to reach the goal. Thus, the concept of employment hope emerges when the individual's belief about the work he/she does or will do and the paths that will lead him/her to reach the goal. In this study, it is explained by frequency analysis how the employment prospects of Kastamonu University School of Civil Aviation, Department of Aviation Management undergraduate students are shaped. The universe of the research consists of 350 students studying at Kastamonu University School of Civil Aviation Department of Aviation Management. As a research sample, a questionnaire was sent to 250 students and feedback was obtained from 215 students. “Employment Hope Scale” was used in the research. The scale consists of two dimensions and 14 items. The construct validity of the scale was tested with factor analysis and its reliability was tested with Cronbach Alpha internal consistency analysis. The research findings that emerged as a result of the analyzes were evaluated with frequency analysis and suggestions were made to aviation students about their careers.