Jobs in Transportation

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide information like the shape, location, elevation or dimension of land for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

Maintain order among students on a school bus. Help students safely board and exit. Communicate behavioral problems. Perfom pre-trip and post-trip inspections and prepare for and assist in emergency evacuations.

Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls and communications equipment to ensure conformance with federal safety regulations.

Assemble, fit, fasten and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles or missiles.

Coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them.

Fly and navigate airplanes (usually on scheduled routes) to transport passengers and cargo. Requires federal air transport certificate and rating for specific plane types. Includes regional, national and international airline pilots.

Fly and navigate airplanes or helicopters on scheduled or nonscheduled routes. Requires commercial pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots, air ambulance pilots and tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

Plan, direct and coordinate transportation, storage and distribution activities while following company policies and applicable laws.

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery and other equipment. Use materials like water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths and hoses.

Repair, inspect, modify or work on an aircraft or aircraft piece.

Diagnose, adjust and fix buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with car or boat engines.

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. 

Cover aircraft in protective materials and fix paint blemishes. 

Provide routine services to passengers, giving meals, snacks and drinks to those on board. Ensure the safety and comfort of everyone.  

Inspect drones to ensure safety. Plan, fly and navigate flight routes. 

Inspect, repair and overhaul buses, trucks or any vehicle with a diesel engine.

Inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks.

Restore, refinish and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields and window glass.

Pick up, transport and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area.

Transport goods from one location to another.