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Airlines
The
are a major travel industry employer, offering a host of jobs at many levels, ranging from
entry level to top management, including reservation agents,
flight attendants, pilots,
flight engineers,
aircraft mechanics, maintenance staff, bag-
gage handlers, airline food service jobs,
sales representatives, sales jobs, computer
specialists, training staff, of
ce jobs, cleri-
cal positions, ticket agents, and research
jobs. Because airlines have to meet safety
and other requirements, opportunities also
exist with the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion (FAA). The FAA hires air traf
c con-
trollers and various other specialists.
Airports also use a wide range of personnel,
from parking attendants to airport manag-
ers. Other policy and air safety
airlines
related
jobs are available with associations such
as the Air Transport Association.
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People in tourism tend to
enjoy their work. The
opportunity to service
visitors on vacation or on
family outings is more
satisfying than many other
forms of employment.
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Bus Companies
Bus companies
require management per-
sonnel, ticket agents, sales representatives,
tour representatives, hostesses, informa-
tion clerks, clerical positions, bus drivers,
personnel people, and training employees.
Cruise Companies
The cruise industry is the fastest-growing segment of the tourism industry today. Job opportunities
include those for sales representatives, clerical workers, market researchers, recreation directors, and
CEOs. Because of their similarity in operations,
cruise lines
have many of the same jobs as the lodging
industry.
Railroads
Passenger rail service in the United States is dominated by Amtrak and in Canada by Via Rail. In Europe,
Japan, and elsewhere, rail passenger transportation is much more developed and widespread, offering
greater opportunities than in North America.
hire managers, passenger service represen-
tatives, traf
c analysts, marketing managers, sales representatives, reservations clerks, information
specialists, conductors, engineers, coach and lounge car attendants, and station agents.
Railroads
Rental Car Companies
With increased pleasure, air travel, and the growth of
fly/drive programs,
are
becoming an ever-more-important segment of the travel industry. This sector of tourism employs
rental car companies
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