Career Opportunities in Transportation examines the most common as well as the not-so-familiar careers that the transportation industry has to offer. Featuring more than 100 job profiles in ground, air, rail, maritime, pipeline, and other diverse areas of transportation, this new resource offers an introduction that guides readers through the history of the modern transportation industry. Helpful appendixes include information on the commercial driver's license, education and training resources, professional associations, Web resources, and more.Career profiles include:
Air traffic controller
Bridge tender
Charter boat captain
Commercial pilot
Freight broker
Landscape architect
Motorcycle mechanic
Naval architect
Pipeline inspector
Railroad conductor
Ship engineer
Yardmaster
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Introduction.
Acknowledgments.
How to Use This Book.
1: Personal Transportation Services.
2: Bicycle Shop Owner.
3: Driving School Instructor.
4: Driver's License Examiner.
5: Car Salesperson.
6: Car Rental Agent.
7: Parking Attendant.
8: Tow Truck Driver.
9: Automotive Technician.
10: Motorcycle Mechanic.
11: Highway Patrol Officer.
12: Ground Passenger Transportation.
13: Local Bus Driver.
14: Paratransit Driver.
15: Intercity Bus Driver.
16: School Bus Driver.
17: Shuttle Driver.
18: Taxicab Driver.
19: Chauffeur.
20: Transportation Dispatcher.
21: Bus Mechanic.
22: Transit Police Officer.
23: Delivery Services.
24: Courier.
25: Bicycle Messenger.
26: Air Courier (Freelance).
27: United States Postal Service (USPS) Mail Carrier.
