What is a passenger conductor and how to become one

Key steps to become a passenger conductor

1. Explore passenger conductor education requirements

   Most common passenger conductor degrees

   High School Diploma

   30.0 %

   Associate

   30.0 %

   Master's

   20.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific passenger conductor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Rules	88.62%
   Train Movement	4.62%
   FRA	4.23%
   Hand Signals	2.54%

3. Complete relevant passenger conductor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New passenger conductors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a passenger conductor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real passenger conductor resumes.

4. Research passenger conductor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all commodities, crew, safety, and efficient delivery of each assign train and while following strict FRA guidelines.
   • Perform hostler operations of operating locomotives between various shop locations, service tracks and switching areas.
   • Qualify on all NORAC rules and physical characteristics of the regional territory.

5. Prepare your passenger conductor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your passenger conductor resume.

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6. Apply for passenger conductor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a passenger conductor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams