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The GoSkills website will links to various case studies by industry and region.  Job profiles are available for a range of roles in the sector and include information on: training; personal qualities and skills; entry requirements; plus progression and salary levels.  Job profiles are available for:

  • Airline customer service agent
  • Airport baggage handler
  • Airport information assistant
  • Air traffic controller
  • Cabin crew
  • Civil airline pilot
  • Coach driver
  • Coach tour manager
  • Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair technician
  • Road transport manager


A variety of key roles in the passenger transport sector are identified by Prospects and detailed information is available.  Information on the various job roles includes: job description and activities; salary and conditions; entry requirements; training; career development; sources of vacancies; and case studies.  Some of the job roles available:

Air cabin crew 

Air traffic controller, civil

Airline pilot

Transport manager, passenger services

Transportation planner  

For general information on the passenger transport and logistics sector is also available on the Prospects website. 

The learndirect website also has detailed occupational profiles for some occupations in the transport sector including: bus conductor; car fleet manager; chauffeur/chauffeuse; rail track worker; signalling technician; station assistant; taxi driver; road transport manager; and driving instructor.  These profiles include information on entry points, training, working environment, employment opportunities and expected annual salary. 

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