Commercial Pilot
Commercial Pilot Job Description
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating and certification in specific aircraft type used.
Commercial Pilot Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Commercial Pilot is $58228 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $160302. The lowest salary reported was $29854. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
How To Become a Commercial Pilot
Becoming a commercial pilot is not easy. You need to attend aviation school and take plenty of flying lessons, to ensure that you are a capable pilot. Chances are you will need some sort of in, so that you can get an interview to become a pilot for a commercial airline. Most pilots who are hired have recommendations from the flight school they attended, or someone else who may have airline connections. That is not to say that you will never become a commercial pilot. There are plenty of new airlines that open up, and even current ones expand their fleet regularly. As long as you excel at what you do, you will get the chance to be a commercial pilot.
Being a pilot is not a difficult job, but it is one that requires skill. You need to be 100% focused at all times, as lives depend on what you do. You must also prepare for a life of little stability. You will always be flying from one destination to another. But, if you are prepared for this sort of a life, then being a pilot is the ideal profession for you.
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 98% of Commercial Pilots were males while 2% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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Past Jobs Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer |
Future Jobs Aircraft Pilot, Corporate Jet |