Transportation Managers
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Civilian:
Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.
Military:
Each year, the military transports thousands of service men and women and tons of material to bases across the U.S. and overseas. Ships, aircraft, trucks, buses, vans, and trains are all part of the military's transportation system. Transportation managers direct the transport of military personnel and material by air, road, rail, and water.
Job Titles
- Aerial Planting and Cultivation Manager
- Airline Dispatcher
- Airline Manager
- Airline Managerial Supervisor
- Airport Manager
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $80,860
- Military:
- $94,679
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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