Bareboat Cruising Certification

Median Annual Income

$63,940

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.

Median Annual Income

$212,716

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Median Annual Income

$164,611

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

Median Annual Income

$81,628

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

Median Annual Income

$46,969

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock operators, and slip bridge operators.

Median Annual Income

$52,604

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

Median Annual Income

$89,007

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.

Median Annual Income

$75,416

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

Median Annual Income

$77,703

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.

Median Annual Income

$48,430

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

Median Annual Income

$

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Education

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

Median Annual Income

$

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.