Commercial air travel has been on the upswing in recent years, creating more need for airport workers. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 452,440 workers in October 2019—an increase of more than 13 percent since October 2015. Opportunities will be best for those with experience and postsecondary training. The U.S. Department of Labor reports the following employment outlooks by profession for ground services workers from 2018 to 2028:
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- 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