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For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math and science, along with repairing, trouble-shooting, critical thinking, and monitoring skills are a must.

High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in:

• English• Math• Physics• Transportation • Technologies/Automotive

Jobs in transportation, distribution, and logistics are responsible for managing the movement of goods, information, and people. They include air, rail, water, and truck transportation; warehousing and storage; and vehicle repair. As the global economy continues to grow, American imports and exports will also grow; and employment in transportation, distribution, and logistics will increase. Technology is also transforming the industry, as systems are being developed that allow for better tracking of product information to streamline the distribution process. Examples of jobs in this area include truck drivers, auto mechanics, cargo and freight agents, and airline employees. Greater Phoenix has a substantial transportation, distribution, and logistics sector. This is due to the region’s growing population, location near western markets, and presence of major retail distribution centers and large industry employers, such as Knight and Swift Transportation and Sky Harbor International Airport.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Air Conditioning Mesa

Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories GateWay

Auto Body Basic Metal Repair Maricopa Skill Center

Auto Body Basic Metal Repair and Refinishing Maricopa Skill Center

Auto Body Basic Refinishing Maricopa Skill Center

Automotive Chassis Glendale

Automotive Drive Trains GateWay

Automotive Electrical Systems Mesa

Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis and

Air Conditioning Glendale

Automotive Engines and Drive Trains Glendale

Automotive Performance Technology Mesa

Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Brakes GateWay

Automotive Technology GateWay, Glendale

Brakes, Alignment, Suspension, and Steering Mesa

Automotive Technology, continued

Engine Performance and Diagnosis GateWay, Mesa

Transmissions and Power Trains Mesa

AVIATION AND AERONAUTICS Aircraft Maintenance Technology Chandler-Gilbert

Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Part 147) Chandler-Gilbert

Airframe Maintenance (Part 147) Chandler-Gilbert

Airway Science Technology, Flight Emphasis Chandler-Gilbert

Flight Technology Chandler-Gilbert

Powerplant Maintenance (Part 147) Chandler-Gilbert

DISTRIBUTION Distribution Logistics Technician SouthWest Skill Center

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $25,860 - $38,900 Postsecondary Vocational Award

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $21,200 - $28,220 Postsecondary Vocational Award

Logistics Managers $41,570 - $51,980 Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011

Program Program College/Skill Center College/Skill Center

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

(Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011)