Air pilots fly aircraft, including helicopters. Flight engineers monitor aircraft functions and may assist in flying aircraft. Flying instructors teach flying techniques and ground school subjects to student pilots, and train licensed pilots for additional certification. Air traffic controllers direct traffic at airports and in controlled airspace. Flight dispatchers authorize flights over assigned routes.
Deck officers operate ships and other vessels and supervise deck crew activities.
Engineer officers operate and maintain vessels' main engines and equipment and supervise engine room crew activities. Railway traffic controllers operate centralized traffic control systems. Marine traffic controllers regulate marine traffic using radar, remote radio systems and other telecommunications equipment. Education, Training and Experience People in this group usually must have a high school diploma and specialized training in their area of transportation. Many recent entrants have a community college diploma.