Drivers are one of the most common types of public transportation jobs. Although many other public transportation jobs exist, a driver may operate a bus, taxi cab, limousine, or other road-based public transportation vehicle. Boat operators are required in some areas to transport people from one location to another, and air travel is extremely popular among long-distance travelers. Pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, security personnel, and others all contribute to the airline industry’s success. Train and subway systems in many cities also require mechanics and operators, as well as ticket takers and customer service agents.
Drivers may operate passenger vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, and other road vehicles. In most cases, these jobs in public transportation necessitate a driver’s license, while others necessitate a commercial driver’s license. To be considered for such public transportation jobs, the operator must have a clean driving record in most cases, but the requirements may vary region.
Other operators work in the air or on the water rather than on land. To get a job in public transportation, airline pilots and boat captains will almost always need to go through extensive training. A boat captain might be in charge of a ferry that transports people and cars, or he might be in charge of tourist guide boats. Some areas prefer to travel boat rather than car, in which case the boat captain can pilot a boat of various sizes. Before being considered for a position as a commercial airline pilot, airline pilots must be educated both in the classroom and in the air, and they must spend a significant amount of time piloting aircraft. If the pilot does not want to work for an airline, he or she can become a charter pilot who owns and operates his or her own plane. This, too, necessitates specialized licensing and education.
Of course, the vehicles that the drivers will operate will need to be maintained and repaired on a regular basis. Mechanics are responsible for vehicle repairs and maintenance, and depending on the industry, the mechanic may require specialized training and education in order to perform these tasks. For example, airplane and helicopter mechanics may need to attend school to learn how to work on specific aircraft, whereas car and truck mechanics may only require an apprenticeship and extensive experience working on vehicles.