Careers In Transportation
In our global economy, the process of moving people and cargo across the country and around the world has become more important than ever. The many individuals who operate heavy transportation equipment including trucks, trains, ships and airplanes and those who manage the logistics and safety of these operations enable the robust global economy.
Vocational and technical schools and community colleges offer programs that prepare students for many of the careers in this category. Training for some careers needs to be completed at a specialized school such as a flight school and some programs such as air-traffic controller training or locomotive engineer programs are available at a limited number of schools.
The transportation jobs below are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Truck Drivers | 1,551,000 | 13% | 26% | 5% | |
| Industrial Truck And Tractor Operators | 568,000 | 3% | 19% | 3% | |
| Supervisors Of Transportation And Material Moving Machine Operators | 206,000 | -3% | 39% | 17% | |
| Airline Pilots And Flight Engineers | 74,000 | 8% | 21% | 72% | |
| Locomotive Engineers | 44,000 | * | * | * | |
| Commercial Pilots | 29,000 | 19% | 21% | 72% | |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 24,000 | 13% | 52% | 32% | |
| Transportation Inspectors | 24,000 | 18% | 45% | 15% | |
| Ship Engineers | 11,000 | 19% | 33% | 15% | |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | 8,000 | 13% | 52% | 32% | |
| Aircraft Cargo Supervisors | 5,000 | 7% | 39% | 17% |
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