
JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY


Travel Careers
Below is a list of just some of the careers you can choose from when you’ve completed your training at The Travel Expert Academy. You can travel the globe or build your career without leaving your home—it’s up to you!
AIRLINE
˚ Flight Attendant/Cabin Crew
˚ Customer Service Representative
˚ Ticket Desk Agent
˚ Sales Executives
AIRPORT
˚ Ticket/Gate Agent
˚ Reservationist
˚ Customer Service Representative
˚ Ramp Agent
˚ Crew Scheduler
TRAVEL AGENCY
˚ Travel Agent
˚ Independent Travel Agency Owner
˚ Corporate Travel Coordinator
˚ Customer Service Representative
CRUISE LINES
˚ Cruise Directors
˚ On-Board Staff
˚ Reservationist
˚ Customer Service Representative
˚ Embarkation/Disembarkation
TOUR COMPANY
˚ Tour Guide/Director
˚ Reservationist
˚ Customer Service Representative
˚ On-site Destination Staff
RESORT/HOTEL
˚ Front Desk
˚ Reservationist
˚ Concierge
˚ Convention Staff
˚ Customer Service Representative
˚ Management
In addition to working with each student until hired, we also offer Free Lifetime Placement Assistance. As you gain experience, you qualify for advancement opportunities. The Travel Expert Academy is aware of the many advancement opportunities available to you and will help you move forward. You will also have permanent access to our Job Hotline a constantly updated list of the latest travel industry job openings!
Travel Career Descriptions
Below is a list of some of the fields that will be open to you as a graduate of The Travel Academy. Your classroom training and hands-on experience will prepare you for a successful career in any of these fields.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT: The primary purpose of a flight attendant is to ensure that safety regulations are followed, while providing quality customer service. Flight attendants also work to make the flight more comfortable and enjoyable for the passengers. In the event of an emergency, flight attendants are responsible for helping the passengers exit the aircraft safely. Height and weight must be proportionate. Height requirements vary with each airline.
CRUISE LINE: In addition to reservations, there are numerous positions available working on the cruise ship, including cruise director, embarkation, and disembarkation.
TRAVEL AGENT: Designs, coordinates and confirms all aspects of travel including air, hotel, car, cruise and tour packages. This is a diverse position that requires sales, customer service, phone, computer, and organizational skills.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL AGENT: Start your own travel business—unlimited income potential with travel benefits.
TOUR COMPANY: In addition to reservations, there are positions available in designing, coordinating, and escorting tours.
AIRLINE • HOTEL • CAR • CRUISE • TOUR RESERVATIONIST: Secures reservations and accommodations for travel agencies and customers. Requires computer and phone skills.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Researches and responds to customer concerns. Requires problem-solving and customer relations skills.
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS: Oversees daily operations of the company.
AIRLINE TICKET/GATE AGENT: Facilitates check-in and issues tickets. Requires computer, phone, and customer service skills.
The Travel Academy works with people starting their first career and career-changing adults of all ages.




