Travel Agent
Organize business and pleasure trips for your clients.
Travel Clerk
Plan itinerary and schedule travel accommodations. Also known as Baggage Clerk, Departure Clerk, Traveling Clerk
Plans itinerary and schedules travel accommodations for military and civilian personnel and dependents according to travel orders, using knowledge of routes, types of carriers, and travel regulations: Verifies travel orders to ensure authorization. Studies routes and regulations and considers cost, availability, and convenience of different types of carriers to select most advantageous route and carrier. Notifies personnel of travel dates, baggage limits, and medical and visa requirements, and determines that all clearances have been obtained. Assists personnel in completing travel forms and other business transactions pertaining to travel. May deliver personnel files and travel orders to persons prior to departure. May meet and inform arriving personnel of available facilities and housing, and furnish other information. May arrange for motor transportation for arriving or departing personnel.
Personality Traits
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Travel Clerk make?
Nationally: $20,000 – $46,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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