Butte County CTE - Career Technical Education
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Careers in Transportation

Do you dream of flying? Can you imagine piloting a ship?  Or, would you prefer being behind the wheel of an eighteen-wheeler? Alternatively, would you like to repair or design cars, airplanes or ships? Whether you think you might like being in the air, on the sea or seeing the country by road, a career in transportation will definitely have you "on the move"!

On this page you can learn more about careers in the transportation sector and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
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Explore Careers

  • United States Department of Transportation Careers 
  • Best Airport Jobs
  • 50 Marine Careers
  • Career Paths in the Automotive Industry
  • Careers at UPS

Occupations by Education Level

High School Diploma / Certificate / License
  • Light Truck/ Delivery Driver
  • Truck Driver
  • Bus Driver
  • Automotive Service Technician
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AA Degree (Community College)
  • Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic
  • Aircraft Mechanic
  • Ship Engineer
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​Bachelor's Degree
  • ​Airline Pilot
  • Marine Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer​
  • Air Traffic Controller

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Click on "Find Local Training" inside the "Typical Education" box  for all CareerOneStop links
  • ​California Maritime Academy​
  • Automotive Technology Programs - Yuba College
  • Tesla Internships
  • ​Community College Programs - Bay Area​​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:
  • Take related CTE courses at your local high school, such as Automotive.
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Career Videos

Airline Pilot
Auto Body Repairers
Marine Engineer
Truck Drivers

Continue Your Search!

  • ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
  • Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
  • Explore possible careers at the Career One Stop
  • Explore different Career Clusters 
  • ...And of course, you can always Google It!

Explore Current Jobs

  • Jobs at Tesla
  • Jobs at UPS
  • Search for Jobs by Career Area - CSU Chico list of Online Job Posting Sites
  • Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.
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​Chico, CA 95928
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​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
​email: ​CTE@bcoe.org
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • News & Updates
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms