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Reservation and Ticket Agent/Travel Clerk

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AVG. SALARY

$44,710

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Hospitality and Tourism cluster Travel and Tourism pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

Reservation and ticket agents and travel clerks typically need a high school diploma and learn their skills on the job.

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Additional Information

Airlines have age requirements for airline ticket agents. The minimum is usually 18 to 20 years old. A high school diploma is also a minimum requirement for most airlines.

A certificate or college degree is not necessary to become an airline ticket agent. Most employers provide on-the-job training, especially on the computers and specific airline policies.

Many training courses are available, however. They provide experience and, in some cases, internships with a certificate upon completion of the course. Such certificates improve your credentials when seeking employment.

Attending travel college or receiving training in either tourism or the travel trade puts future airline ticket agents at an advantage.

"The pay [as an airline ticket agent] is better than I could get in any other field," says Brooks Hester. "I do not have a college degree, but I do have a high school diploma."

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