Transportation and Material Moving
Workers in these occupations move people and goods.
Overall employment in transportation and material moving occupations is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 861,800 new jobs over the decade. In addition to new jobs from growth, opportunities arise from the need to replace workers who leave their occupations permanently. More than 1.9 million openings each year, on average, are projected to come from growth and replacement needs.
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2022).
Air Traffic Controllers
Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them.
Airline and Commercial Pilots
Airline and commercial pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.
Commodities Shipping Manager
Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule.
Delivery Driver (Amazon, UPS, FedEx)
Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area.
Flight Attendant
Flight attendants provide routine services and respond to emergencies to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers.
Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Driver
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another.
Helicopter Pilot
Airline and commercial pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.
Port Manager
Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain. Water transportation workers operate and maintain vessels that take cargo and people over water.
Transportation Modeling Specialist
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations.
Water Transportation Workers
Water transportation workers operate and maintain vessels that take cargo and people over water.
Uber/Lyft Driver
Passenger vehicle drivers operate buses, taxis, and other modes of transportation to take people from place to place.