High School
High school courses that will help prepare you for this career include computer science, mathematics, and shop. Since many of these positions require workers to lift or move heavy loads, taking physical education classes and participating in sports will help you build your physical strength and endurance. If you are interested in the career of air freight agent or operations agent, be sure to take as many business, mathematics, accounting, and computer classes as possible. If your interests lie more in the area of food preparation, classes in family and consumer science and health will help you prepare for work in these careers.
Postsecondary Training
Although most ground services jobs are entry-level and require only a high school diploma (or the equivalent), many airlines like job applicants to have some general postsecondary education.
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Technicians
- Agricultural Pilots
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Airplane Dispatchers
- Airport Security Personnel
- Airport Service Workers
- Aviation Safety Inspectors
- Avionics Engineers
- Avionics Technicians
- Business Managers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Customs Officials
- Flight Attendants
- Flight Instructors
- Industrial Traffic Managers
- Mail Carriers
- Military Pilots
- Pilots
- Postal Clerks
- Reservation and Ticket Agents
- Sales Managers
- Space Pilots
- Truck Drivers