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Air Traffic Controllers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $49.25 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 20  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 $24.94 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 10  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.

Airfield Operations Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.19 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 30  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.

Anesthesiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

Animal Control Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $18.04 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $17.43 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $35.01 Master's degree 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $26.04 Bachelor's degree 20%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Architecture & Construction $38.09 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $63.92 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.