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Pivot From Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

37 career transition options ranked by skill compatibility.

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$21,600 (-25%)

Bridge and Lock Tenders

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$27,050 (-32%)

Commercial Pilots

Moderate Pivot (64%)+$37,130 (+43%)

Firefighters

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$26,010 (-30%)

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$26,210 (-31%)

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Moderate Pivot (64%)+$6,890 (+8%)

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$29,370 (-34%)

Forest and Conservation Technicians

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$31,230 (-37%)

Forest and Conservation Workers

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$41,860 (-49%)

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$33,160 (-39%)

Gas Plant Operators

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$2,140 (-3%)

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Moderate Pivot (64%)+$35,900 (+42%)

Locomotive Engineers

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$8,140 (-10%)

Motorboat Operators

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$33,660 (-39%)

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$27,510 (-32%)

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$20,060 (-23%)

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$11,460 (-13%)

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$35,930 (-42%)

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Moderate Pivot (64%)-$36,400 (-43%)

Ship Engineers

Moderate Pivot (64%)+$15,780 (+18%)

Agricultural Equipment Operators

Significant Pivot (54%)

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Significant Pivot (54%)

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Significant Pivot (54%)

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Significant Pivot (54%)

Aviation Inspectors

Significant Pivot (54%)

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Significant Pivot (54%)

Bus Drivers, School

Significant Pivot (54%)

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Significant Pivot (54%)

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Significant Pivot (54%)

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Significant Pivot (54%)

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Significant Pivot (54%)

Commercial Divers

Significant Pivot (54%)

Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Significant Pivot (54%)

Crane and Tower Operators

Significant Pivot (54%)

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Significant Pivot (54%)

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Significant Pivot (54%)

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Significant Pivot (54%)