Best Jobs For Former Crew Members [2026]

Transitioning from a crew member role can be challenging in today’s evolving job market. Many former crew members are exploring new career paths, seeking opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.

Although the number of individuals pursuing education for crew member positions remains steady, there has been a noticeable decline in applications for these roles. This shift raises an intriguing question:

What are these former crew members doing now?

To find out, we analyzed the resumes of individuals who previously held crew member positions. We identified the top job transitions, focusing on the most prominent roles that former crew members are now occupying.

In this article, we will highlight the best job opportunities for those looking to leverage their experience as crew members in new and exciting fields.

Best Jobs For Former Crew Members

While some of these roles may seem more appealing than others, they all possess qualities that can attract former crew members looking for stability and growth in their careers.

The complete list of these job opportunities can be found below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former Crew Members

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Sales Associate	5.48%
2	Cashier	4.51%
3	Customer Service Representative	4.15%
4	Server	1.42%
5	Assistant Manager	1.23%
6	Internship	1.22%
7	Certified Nursing Assistant	0.86%
8	Manager	0.83%
9	Sales Representative	0.83%
10	Associate	0.83%
11	Security Officer	0.75%
12	Shift Manager	0.74%
13	Machine Operator	0.7%
14	Volunteer	0.67%
15	Warehouse Associate	0.62%
16	Cook	0.61%
17	Warehouse Worker	0.55%
18	Administrative Assistant	0.53%
19	Customer Service Associate	0.5%
20	Shift Leader	0.5%
21	Office Assistant	0.45%
22	Supervisor	0.45%
23	Housekeeper	0.43%
24	Crew Trainer	0.43%
25	Home Health Aid	0.41%
26	Receptionist	0.41%
27	Customer Service Trainer	0.41%
28	Package Handler	0.4%
29	Technician	0.4%
30	Barista	0.39%
31	Material Handler	0.38%
32	Delivery Driver	0.38%
33	Team Leader	0.38%
34	Hostess	0.37%
35	Production Worker	0.36%
36	Manufacturing Team Member	0.36%
37	Pharmacist Technician	0.36%
38	Teller	0.34%
39	Crew Leader	0.34%
40	Driver	0.32%
41	Teacher Assistant	0.31%
42	Security Guard	0.3%
43	Ship Worker	0.29%
44	Medical Assistant	0.29%
45	Mcdonalds Crew Member	0.29%
46	Forklift Operator	0.27%
47	Picker	0.27%
48	Shift Supervisor	0.27%
49	Store Manager	0.26%
50	Assembly Line Worker	0.26%
51	Assistant	0.26%
52	Waitress	0.26%
53	Clerk	0.25%
54	Line Cook	0.25%
55	Assembler	0.25%
56	Prep Cook	0.24%
57	Direct Support Professional	0.24%
58	Cleaner	0.24%
59	Specialist	0.24%
60	Overnight Stocker	0.24%
61	Stocker	0.24%
62	Substitute Teacher	0.24%
63	Sales Associate And Cashier	0.22%
64	Packer	0.22%
65	Maintenance Technician	0.22%
66	Teacher	0.21%
67	Dietary Aide	0.2%
68	Front Desk Receptionist	0.19%
69	Call Center Representative	0.19%
70	Sorter	0.19%
71	Nanny	0.19%
72	Sales Associate And Customer Service	0.19%
73	Janitor	0.19%
74	Welder	0.19%
75	Agent	0.18%
76	Deli Clerk	0.18%
77	Picker And Packer	0.18%
78	Sandwich Artist	0.18%
79	Department Manager	0.18%
80	Operator	0.18%
81	Student Assistant	0.18%
82	Food Service Worker	0.17%
83	Student Worker	0.17%
84	Sales Consultant	0.17%
85	Customer Service Agent	0.17%
86	Order Selector	0.16%
87	Server And Hostess	0.16%
88	Research Assistant	0.16%
89	Technical Support Technician	0.15%
90	Sales Person	0.15%
91	Swing Manager	0.15%
92	Owner	0.15%
93	Truck Driver	0.15%
94	Crew Chief	0.14%
95	Farm Hand	0.14%
96	Maintenance Worker	0.14%
97	Attendant	0.14%
98	Stock Clerk	0.14%
99	General Manager	0.14%
100	Line Up Worker	0.14%

Most Common Jobs For Former Crew Members

These roles not only leverage skills developed as a crew member but also provide viable pathways to different career trajectories.

How We Determined the Best Jobs of Former Crew Members

Utilizing data from our extensive database of over 7 million resumes, we examined work histories of individuals who identified as crew members. We analyzed subsequent job placements and ranked them based on frequency.

To compile our list of the most intriguing job opportunities, we further filtered the ranked list for positions that:

Appeared in less than 1% of all new job postings
Were not included in the top 100 most common jobs in our database

By understanding these transitions, we hope to provide valuable insights for current and future job seekers navigating their career journeys.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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