Go! Magazine posted on May 16, 2010 Description An information technology (IT) professional with a railway operates and maintains the extensive telecommunications network that keeps the railroad running. He or she makes sure the hardware and software are working properly so it can be used to diagnose problems with trains, direct rail traffic, and improve…
Go! Magazine posted on May 16, 2010 Description A recreation planner plans, advises on, and coordinates the use of land and water resources to create inviting and functional outdoor recreational facilities. They pay special attention to protecting and enhancing the environment so that recreational facilities benefit people and wildlife. Their efforts result in functional outdoor…
Go! Magazine posted on May 13, 2010 Description Railroad conductors do more than drive trains: Overseeing operation from onboard the train Relaying signals to direct the safe movement of the train to its destination Operating rail switches to make sure trains are properly guided onto their tracks Supervising the assembly and disassembly of train cars…
Go! Magazine posted on April 16, 2010 Description At NASA, aerospace engineers design, test, and supervise the manufacture of aircrafts, spacecrafts, and missiles. Because aerospace technology is such a broad industry, engineers specialize in either aeronautical or astronautical engineering. Aeronautical engineers work with planes and other aircrafts, and astronautical engineers work with spacecrafts. Aerospace engineers…
Go! Magazine posted on April 16, 2010 Description Computer numeric control (CNC) mill machinist helps with the design and production of launch vehicles. Engineers rely on the craftsmanship of machinists to create high-quality parts for their aircraft and spacecraft designs. Working as a computer numeric control (CNC) mill machinist, you could help with the design…
Go! Magazine posted on February 2, 2010 You might be interested in becoming a transit maintenance director or a transport planner. Or you might consider working as a graphic designer or a marketing specialist for a city’s transit agency. Director of maintenance for a city transit system A director of maintenance makes sure all the…
Go! Magazine posted on December 12, 2009 So you want to earn some green while going green? Below are a few careers related to sustainable transportation and how you can get into them. Shipping and Receiving Operator Most ethanol produced in the U.S. is made from corn grown in the Midwest. After it’s made, ethanol…
Go! Magazine posted on September 9, 2007 A NASCAR race car flies down the 3,000-foot runway, propelled by 2 pickup trucks using a pulley system. A 100 foot long curved steel and foam barrier waits at the end. The car reaches 100…120…130…140 miles per hour. The tow cables release from the car. Smash! The race…
Go! Magazine posted on February 15, 2007 Road construction worker (entry level) Do you like to work outside? Use your hands? Work with equipment? Maybe get a little dirty? In construction, there are lots of opportunities and many different kinds of skills you can learn on the job. You may learn how to finish concrete…
Go! Magazine posted on January 19, 2007 Airline pilot Do you love to fly? Most pilots have a passion for flying. You also need to be detail-oriented and concerned about the safety of your passengers and crew. Most of all you need flying experience. Learn more about how to become an airline pilot here. You…