Job Descriptions

Air traffic controllers give information and advice to airline pilots to help them take off and land safely and on time.;

Credit controllers help firms get the money they are owed from businesses and individuals.;

Hairdressers cut, style and colour clients' hair to create the look they want.;

Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers work on air quality and cooling systems in buildings and transport.;

Musical instrument makers and repairers create new musical instruments or repair ones that have been damaged.;

Airport baggage handlers load and unload luggage and cargo from aircraft.;

Royal Air Force (RAF) airmen and airwomen use specialist skills for support roles in defence and peacekeeping missions.;

Royal Air Force (RAF) non-commissioned aircrew fly patrols over UK airspace and take part in NATO operations.;

Road traffic accident investigators carry out examinations to work out why an accident happened.;

Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.;

Shoe repairers mend footwear, and items like belts and bags.;

Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.;

Clock and watch repairers mend and restore clocks and watches.;

Patient transport service controllers arrange transport to take frail or vulnerable people to and from medical appointments.;

Airline customer service agents make sure passengers and their luggage safely board the right aircraft at the right time.;

Airport information assistants help passengers in airports.;

Fairground workers operate rides and carry out maintenance at theme parks or travelling fairgrounds.;

Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.;