Career Overview

This industry includes careers such as automotive technician, diesel mechanic, bus driver, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance. Most of the occupations in this industry typically require a high school diploma or equivalent for entry. However, specific designations range from less than a high school diploma and short-term on-the-job training for occupations such as bus drivers and automotive technician to a bachelor’s degree, less than 5 years of work experience in a related occupation, and moderate-term on-the-job training for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers. People in this industry have skills in operations and monitoring, communication/personal skills, awareness and the knowledge of equipment and machinery.

Certifications

Short-term (1-month to 2-years)
Qualifications: HS Diploma or Equivalent

Career Options Available with Certification:

• Commercial Truck Driver ($49K – $60K)
• Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics ($25K – $43K)
• Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists ($36K – $61K)
• Automotive Body & Related Repairers ($31K – $52K)

Associate Degree Programs 

Medium-term (2 – 3 years)
Qualifications: Post-Secondary Enrollment

Career Options Available with Associate’s Degree:

• Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics ($25K – $43K – $64K)
• Automotive Body & Related Repairers ($31K – $52K – $75K)
• Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists ($36K – $61K – $80K)