Also called: Trip Operations Manager
Plans the logistics for an adventure travel company's trips, from permits to guides and gear.
An operations manager gets park permits, books guides and vans, plans safety protocols, and handles a trip changing plans because of wildfire smoke.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in outdoor recreation or tourism plus guiding experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Outdoor Recreation, Tourism.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Tracks entertainment and recreation managers.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI booking and logistics tools handle permits, schedules and gear tracking; guide relations stay human.
Classes: Business, Geography, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9072.
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