Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Civilian:
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, National, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
Military:
The military operates one of the largest fleets of specialized airplanes in the world. Supersonic fighters and bombers fly combat missions. Large transports carry troops and equipment. Intelligence gathering airplanes take photographs from high altitudes. Military airplane pilots fly the thousands of jet and propeller airplanes operated by the services.
Job Titles
- Air Force Pilot
- Aircraft Pilot
- Airline Captain
- Airline Pilot
- Airline Pilot Flight Instructor
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $103,210
- Military:
- $97,457
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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