Transportation Industry Sector

As the Transportation industry sector continues to expand significantly, it provides employment opportunities for many transportation-related occupations. It also adapts to changing technology and repair techniques as vehicle components and systems become increasingly sophisticated.

The Transportation industry sector features three career pathways that provide entry-level jobs requiring high school diplomas to progressive careers requiring advanced degrees. These pathways emphasize real-world, occupationally relevant experiences in Aviation and Aerospace Transportation Services, which include maintaining aircraft, operating airports, and designing and flying various types of aircraft; Collision Repair and Refinishing, which includes painting, repairing, and refinishing vehicles; and Vehicle Maintenance, Service, and Repair, which provides for maintaining, servicing, and repairing light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.

The District provides a Transportation Pathway (Automotive) offered at El Diamante High School, Golden West High School, and Redwood High School. Courses provided in this pathway include Intro to Auto Technology, Advance Auto Mechanic, and Auto Diagnostics.

Entry Level Careers: (with high school diploma)

Mechanic’s Assistant, Lube Technician, Parts and Sales Counter Clerk, Automotive Body and Paint Repairer, Tire Repairers and Changers, Service Station Attendants, Bus Driver, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Truck Driver, Light or Delivery Service, Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs, Flight Attendant, Porter, Aircraft Detailer, Ground Support Crew, etc.

Technical Level Careers: (with AA or AS degree or certificate)

Bus and Truck Mechanics, Automotive Master Mechanic, Diesel Engine Specialist, Motorcycle Mechanics, Auto Glass Installer, Dispatcher, Service Writer, Licensed Smog Technician, Avionics Technicians, Air-frame and Power Plant Technician, Aircraft Mechanics/Service Technicians, Air Traffic Controllers, etc.

Professional Level Careers: (with BS or BA degree+)

Ship Engineer, Airline Pilot, Flight Engineer, Astronaut, Insurance Claims Adjuster, Shop Manager, Fleet Manager, Parts and Service Manager, Automotive Corp. Service Representative, etc.


AUTOMOTIVE
PATHWAY

Teacher:
Fernando Perez

Course Sequence
Intro to Auto Technology
Auto Diagnostics
Advance Auto Mechanic




AUTOMOTIVE
PATHWAY

Teacher:
Sergio Ledesma

Course Sequence
Intro to Auto Technology
Advance Auto Mechanic


AUTOMOTIVE
PATHWAY

Teacher:
Ken Cox

Course Sequence

Intro to Auto Technology
Auto Diagnostics
Advance Auto Mechanic