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30 G.I. JOBS | JUNE 2017 | GIJOBS.COM INDUSTRY INTEL TRANSPORTATION IF YOU'RE NOT QUITE READY to give up the challenging and high- demand lifestyle you thrived on in the military, there are two serious industries that want you. Bad. Airline and railway transportation careers are anything but the boring jobs your friends took after college: both industries are mentally stimulating, physically demanding and full of supremely satisfying opportunities for growth. With the median salary for railroad jobs hovering around $60,000 per year, these career choices aren't dead ends. And that pay rate isn't just a dangling carrot. Jacob Elium, recruiting manager for Norfolk Southern Corporation*, says most new employees can expect to make around the $60,000 mark within just the first few years on the job. After detailing the hottest careers at Canadian Pacific Railway* — from conductor trainees to diesel mechanics — human resources partner Sherri Perkins laid out why her company thinks vets are such a great fit. "Railroaders and military veterans have very similar work experiences," Perkins said. "We work 24/7 in all weather conditions and have a structured work environment with set rules. Our culture is one of hard work, accountability and doing what we say we'll do." Tell me that doesn't sound familiar? And if you prefer to take the airline route, be assured that there are more than enough opportunities to go around. So fire up that notepad app and start planning out your next steps, because you aren't going to want to miss these hot airline and railroad jobs! BY DANIEL SWANSON RAIL AND AIR CAREERS Great pay, familiar cultures, top-notch benefits … what's not to like? *Employers are paid advertisers in this issue.

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