TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

Related JCPS Career Clusters: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Human Services
Remember the song The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round…? It takes more than just gasoline and tires to make those wheels turn. Transportation careers include drivers, mechanics, airline pilots, distribution managers, and more. Moving products and people from one place to another takes planning, analysis, technology, and reliable equipment…like your school bus.

  • CORE SKILLS
  • MORE SKILLS
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  • Operation and control
  • Troubleshooting
  • Time management
  • Quality control analysis
  • Installation, equipment selection and/or maintenance, repair
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to think quickly, logically and analytically
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
TRANSPORTATION WORLD CONTRIBUTORS:
Johnston Community College​
GE Aviation
Junior Achievement of Eastern NC
Industry
Occupation
Annual
Entry Wage
Annual
Experienced Wage
Education
Required
Airline Pilots, Co-Pilots, Flight Engineers
84,360
111,810
Bachelor's Degree
Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers
68,040
126,600
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Logisticians
48,980
90,410
Bachelor's Degree
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
39,810
71,320
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
34,880
53,130
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
32,360
51,780
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Cargo and Freight Agents
31,660
51,760
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
29,390
51,350
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
29,220
61,810
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Flight Attendants
29,120
66,720
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Billing and Posting Clerks
28,070
41,590
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
24,770
38,200
No Formal Education Credential
Automotive Services Technicians and Mechanics
24,140
50,360
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
22,120
35,850
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
20,950
40,300
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Laborers and Freight, Stock and Materials Movers, Hand
20,320
31,630
No Formal Education Credential
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI