Note: Administrative
and managerial personnel perform a broad range of duties in
almost every part of the economy. that allow organizations to
operate efficiently. Airlines and airports employ thousands
of receptionists, typists, secretaries, stenographers, mail
and file clerks, and computer personnel, as well as people in
managerial positions such as training, public relations, publications,
finance, personnel, and other kinds of work associated with
business and industry. Salaries, qualifications, and training
opportunities are the same as for other workers in these areas
of employment.
Travel
Agents
Travel
agents help tourists and businesspeople sort out their
travel options, assess their needs, and make the best
possible travel arrangements. They give advice on destinations
and arrange for transportation, hotel accommodations,
car rentals, tours, and recreation. They may also advise
on weather conditions, restaurants, and tourist attractions.
For international travel, agents provide information on
customs, regulations, passports, visas, certificates of
vaccination, and currency exchange rates. Much of a travel
agent’s expertise comes from published and computer-based
sources, but many agents also gain first-hand knowledge
by visiting hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other destinations.
Salary Range
$6/hr-$36,000
Educational Requirements
HS. diploma, special training
Teletypists
operate teletype machines that send, receive, and distribute
messages. He/she works in the airline’s operations
office and other offices where teletype equipment is used.
Administrative
assistants/secretaries coordinate office activities and
ensure that information gets disseminated quickly to staff
and clients. Managers, professionals, and other support
staff rely on them to keep administrative operations under
control.
Information
systems specialist provide sophisticated technical evaluation
and support, problem solving, system training, software/hardware
evaluation, troubleshooting, and installation services
to end-users (employees).
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