Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineer Career

Job Description: 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.


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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$250,050

Median Hourly Wage

$120.22*

Total Employed Nationally

93,670


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.