Bain & Company Consulting vs Aviation Corporate Strategy — anyone compared both?
I’m in consulting but considering a move into aviation corporate strategy. Consulting = structure + progression. Aviation = travel + a different lifestyle.
If you’ve navigated between the two, what did you gain, what did you lose, and which path felt better long-term? Delta Air Lines American Airlines United Airlines, Inc. KPMG Deloitte PwC EY Boston Consulting Group (BCG) . Bain & Company McKinsey & Company

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Sounds like a cool plan! I would have thought you’d put travel on the consulting side vs the corporate side.

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I used to work in a strategy-esque team at an airline, but it was more around alliance partnerships. Airines don't really have corporate strategy teams, and they tend to heavily value those with industry knowledge. And also be prepared to take a pay cut - airlines don't pay that well.

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I have worked in both. Most recently at a Big 3 US carrier. Happy to speak

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I would do aviation Corp Strat if it’s for an airline - the travel benefits are very good!

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