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
Commercial Pilots
64,190
141,240
Bachelor's Degree
Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers
62,800
127,110
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Logisticians
47,630
87,340
Bachelor's Degree
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
48,120
88,600
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
38,080
61,240
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
37,530
60,400
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Cargo and Freight Agents
36,910
62,120
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
34,120
54,270
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
29,410
53,280
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Flight Attendants
29,120
66,720
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Billing and Posting Clerks
30,950
47,200
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
30,040
43,360
No Formal Education Credential
Automotive Services Technicians and Mechanics
29,110
60,070
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
30,820
48,730
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
22,730
46,860
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Laborers and Freight, Stock and Materials Movers, Hand
24,360
36,570
No Formal Education Credential
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI