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Air Traffic Controllers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $80.08 Associate's degree 2%  projected growth 50  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.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $31.00 Postsecondary nondegree award 15%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Architectural and Civil Drafters

Architecture & Construction $27.44 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.61 Postsecondary nondegree award 3%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $27.38 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

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Commercial Pilots

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $45.37 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

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Computer Network Support Specialists

Information Technology $30.59 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Manufacturing $30.64 Postsecondary nondegree award 29%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

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Computer User Support Specialists

Information Technology $29.15 Some college, no degree 8%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

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Dental Assistants

Health Science $23.86 Postsecondary nondegree award 12%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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