Pilot
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
At a Glance
Pilot earns an average of $21,060/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.3–2.5 years. Top skills: Operations, Microsoft Office, Airline Transport Pilot Licence.
$21,060/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.3–2.5 years
12
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Median Wage
$226,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Emergency Medical Services
Standard Operating Procedure
Aircraft Maintenance
Risk Analysis
Software Testing
Risk Management
Federal Aviation Administration
Retrofitting
Business Strategies
Business Results
Scenario Testing
Mission Planning
Continuous Improvement Process
Common Skills (8)
Operations
Microsoft Office
Communication
Leadership
Scheduling
Computer Literacy
Forecasting
Interpersonal Communications
Certifications (9)
Airline Transport Pilot Licence
FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FAA Instrument Rating
FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor
Valid Driver's License
Certified Fraud Examiner
Pilot Licensing And Certification
Security Clearance
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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