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Air Transportation! No form of U.S. transportation has changed and grown more rapidly in the past 60 years!

People and cargo - the U.S. Air Transportation system is absolutely crucial to the movement of both.

Pilots and flight attendants may be the most visible employees, but did you realize that 2 out of every 3 workers in this industry work in a ground occupation.

Aircraft mechanics, service technicians, cargo and baggage handlers, reservation and ticket agents - these are just some of the occupations needed to run today's commercial and charter airlines.

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Many mechanics learn their jobs in one of around 200 trade schools certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). About one-third of these schools award two and four year degrees in avionics, aviation technology, or aviation maintenance management. For various customer service representative occupations, a high school diploma or its equivalent is the minimum entry-level educational requirement. In addition, these positions require strong communications and problem-solving skills.

Career opportunities in Air Transportation are worth a closer look! The links that follow will help learn more about careers and jobs in the Air Transportation industry.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

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