Also called: Transit Training Instructor
Trains new bus drivers and retrains veterans on safety, customer service, and handling large vehicles.
An instructor teaches classroom lessons on defensive driving, then rides with trainees on practice routes and runs skills tests on the training course.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Experienced bus operator with a strong safety record.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 25-1194: Little or no change.
Low risk for 10 years. Simulators help, but teaching drivers on real streets stays human.
Classes: Driver's education, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1194.
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