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Agricultural Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $22.55 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

Agricultural Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $20.74 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 630  annual job openings

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

Agricultural Workers, All Other

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $19.89 No formal educational credential 8%  projected growth 430  annual job openings

All agricultural workers not listed separately.

Air Traffic Controllers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $64.25 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $25.78 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.

Aircraft Service Attendants

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.44 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.

Airfield Operations Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.72 High school diploma or equivalent 31%  projected growth 460  annual job openings

Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $115.00 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 1,220  annual job openings

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Hospitality & Tourism $15.89 No formal educational credential 68%  projected growth 11,050  annual job openings

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

Animal Caretakers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $16.93 High school diploma or equivalent 45%  projected growth 7,160  annual job openings

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.