Operations Occupations
They transport cargo & passengers by air?
Who are.... commercial/private pilots & flight engineers?
This ESSENTIAL SKILL helps drivers, pilots, and crews share important information using radios, apps, or tracking systems.
What is.... Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork?
What is Growth Mindset, Adaptability & Continuous self-directed learning/trainings/professional development? Staying current with new technologies and methodologies, and being open to new ideas and feedback.
These drivers transport freight, often operating tractor-trailers, box trucks, or local delivery vehicles
Who are... TRUCK DRIVERS?
$70,000 to $350,000+
This employee operate locomotives. They must ensure passenger or freight trains run on schedule.
Who are... Train Engineers & Operators?
Ability to analyze situations and solve issues efficiently.
What is... Problem Solving & Critical Thinking?
Aero-Tech Services., Inc.; FlyGATEWAY; Smoketown Flight Center; Eastern Mennonite University Lancaster.
What are Lancaster County Flight Schools?
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) at Lancaster & Aero-Tech Services to offer a 4-year accredited collegiate aviation degree program.
Aero-Tech Services Inc. (Lititz): A premier Cessna Pilot Center at Lancaster Airport offering both Part 141 (structured) and Part 61 (flexible) flight training for airplanes and helicopters, as well as aircraft maintenance.
FlyGATEWAY (Lititz/Lancaster Airport): offers accelerated career pilot programs, with options to complete certifications in 6 months.
Smoketown Flight Center: Airplane training & Certified Flight Instructor; Helicopter flight training and tours.
Ubers/Lift/Taxi, Shuttle Drivers, Chauffeurs.
Who are.... transportation operator employees who focus on moving passengers from 1 location to another?
Seniority; Location; Size of Craft; Experience; Education.
What are... factors impacting salary.
Navigate vessels for cargo, or people.
Who are... Water Transportation Workers: Captain, Ship Engineer, Pilot.
Skills of staying focused under demanding, often long-hour conditions.
What is resiliency & stress management?
This special license is required to legally drive large trucks and buses on public roads.
What is a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?
In PA: can finish in 3-8+ weeks
These drivers are responsible for moving passengers on specific routes with fixed timelines - above ground.
Who are.... Bus Drivers (Example: Public Transit; Red Rose Transit Public Bus; School)
1) age 18+ 2) medical exam 3) On-the-job training 4) stamina for physical labor & irregular hours. 5)Highly Valued: 5-day Sea Safety & Watchkeeping; 1-3 month Merchant Mariner or Transportation Worker Identification Credentials
Requirements to an entry-level deck hand ship position, to work way up to be higher crew member, captain, or pilot.
MMC License - can earn $100,000.
Using heavy machinery to lift & transport supplies in a smooth, controlled manner. They use standardized hand signals & radios to communicate with the team.
What is a... Crane Tower Operator? Must be certified. Confidant to stop work if conditions become unsafe.
Transportation workers must carefully plan their schedules to follow rules about how long they can work safely.
What is... Time Management?
Pilots must earn this certification before they are allowed to fly commercial airplanes.
What is an ("FAA" / Federal Aviation Administration) Pilot's License? FAA outlines what you can fly and whether you can carry passengers or be paid.
Deliverers of small packages/goods directly to a customer or business.
Who are Courier Sales Drivers? Example: Florists; Amazon; Delivery restaurants; Uber-Eats; vending machine; scheduled meal delivery kits; medical supply / pharmacy delivery drivers; bakery/dairy routed driver delivers to schools-restaurants.
1) Bachelors college degree in maritime studies, marine transportation, or engineering. 2) Beneficial to get experience as a deck hand & then work on moving up to a captain. 3) 1-3 year hands-on training program with a licensed pilot. 4) Exam on vessel types, harbor, navigation, currents, depths, hazards, and traffic.
What is required to become a Sea Pilot.
Salary - high-demand positions, such as those in California or Pennsylvania, can exceed $200,000–$400,000+
Onsite training certificate & skills test that allows an employee to use an industrial vehicle to lift, stack, transport, (un)load warehouse items.
What is...Forklift Operator Training - Good for 3 years?
This is the top priority in transportation operations, even when workers are on tight schedules.
What is.... SAFETY?
Being 18 years old & have drivers license, training course completion, medical exam, pass exam on: Vehicle Inspection; Parking & Maneuvering; and On-Road Driving.
What is needed to obtain a CDL - Commercial Diver's License to driver a tractor trailer, box truck or haul heavy loads?
"Flags," "Flashing lights," "Oversized Load," or "Wide Load" signs on vehicles following trucks or hauling dangerous loads.
Who are... are Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (P/EVO): These drivers specialize in guiding, protecting safe highway travel.
$28-$30 per hour - $47,192 (average in PA).
What is... income of a flight attendant. Highest Paying Areas: New York ($117,580), Washington ($103,150), and Connecticut ($99,970). Training: 6-week (approx.) unpaid or paid training program. 1–2 years in customer service, hospitality, or retail preferred. Flexibility to relocate & work nights, weekends, holidays. Swim & passport.