Browse by Career Cluster

The National Career Clusters® Framework serves as an organizing tool for programs, curriculum design and instruction. Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. They can help focus plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

Supply Chain & Transportation: Maintenance & Repair Save Table: XLSX CSV

Careers encompassing the repair and maintenance of transportation systems, including ground vehicles, rail vehicles, aircraft, and nautical vessels.
This field also integrates specialized areas such as auto body and engine repair and is increasingly influenced by advancements in technology, including the maintenance of electric vehicles and systems for autonomous driving. Professionals in this field ensure that all forms of transportation equipment operate safely and efficiently, adapting to new technologies to meet evolving demands.
Example programs of study:
  • Auto Body Technology
  • Automotive Maintenance
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • Electric Vehicle Maintenance
CodeOccupation
49-3011.00Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
51-2011.00Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
49-3021.00Automotive Body and Related Repairers
17-3027.01Automotive Engineering Technicians
49-3022.00Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
49-3023.00Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
53-6051.01Aviation Inspectors
49-3091.00Bicycle Repairers Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
49-3031.00Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
53-7061.00Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
51-9124.00Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
49-2092.00Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
49-2093.00Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Bright Outlook
49-2096.00Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
17-3029.00Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
49-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
53-7071.00Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
47-4051.00Highway Maintenance Workers
17-3027.00Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
49-3051.00Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Bright Outlook
49-3052.00Motorcycle Mechanics
17-3029.01Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
17-3029.08Photonics Technicians
53-7072.00Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
49-3043.00Rail Car Repairers
47-4061.00Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
49-3092.00Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Bright Outlook
49-9097.00Signal and Track Switch Repairers
49-3093.00Tire Repairers and Changers
53-6041.00Traffic Technicians
53-6051.00Transportation Inspectors
53-6051.07Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
53-6099.00Transportation Workers, All Other

Source: National Career Clusters® Framework by Advance CTE (2024 edition).