Careers in Transportation operations

Transportation operations

Jobs involve controlling traffic, handling cargo loading and unloading, and operating passenger and freight transport equipment.

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Air traffic controller

As an air traffic controller, you'll be calm under pressure and able to use your considerable training and communication skills to guide pilots on their journey. Learn more about a career in air traffic control, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get the role.

£95,680 average salary

Aircraft pilot

As an aircraft pilot, you'll transport passengers and cargo to locations around the world. Keep reading to learn more about the role, as well as what you could study to help you land a job.

£88,920 average salary

Flight engineer

As a flight engineer, you'll be part of an aircraft's flight crew. You'll be responsible for checking, regulating, testing and adjusting aircraft before they take off. Read more about the role and what qualifications you'll need to get a job.

£88,920 average salary

Manager or director in transport and distribution

As a manager or director in transport and distribution, sometimes called a logistics or distribution manager, you'll oversee the movement of goods or materials for an organisation. Find out more about what it's like, how your career will progress and what to do to get a role.

£42,120 average salary

Ship and hovercraft officer

As a ship or hovercraft officer, you'll use your maritime skills to support the daily running and navigation of a vessel, looking after its cargo and passengers. Learn more about a career as a ship or hovercraft officer, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£46,800 average salary