Airline Pilot or Flight Engineer
- Fly the skies and connect the world, transporting passengers and cargo globally.
- Ensure safe and efficient flights, contributing to global travel and commerce.
- Experience the thrill of takeoffs and landings as part of a skilled flight team.
💰 Earn $165K-$239K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
- Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
- Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
- Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
- Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Operation and Control
- Operations Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Speaking
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Having freedom
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