Transportation Managers
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Work Environment
Military
Transportation managers work in cargo and passenger terminals and depots.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
2,366 Transportation Managers in the military
Service Branches
Transportation Managers work in the following services:
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
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Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
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Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
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Decision Making:
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