Airline Pilot Jobs

Airline Pilots are critical contributors in the transportation industry, providing a crucial service by transporting passengers and cargo across the nation and around the world. Their primary responsibilities include navigating aircraft safely and efficiently, adhering to flight plans, handling emergency situations, and communicating with air traffic control. They must also perform pre-flight and post-flight checks, ensuring the aircraft is in good operating condition. Furthermore, they play a significant role in maintaining the safety and comfort of passengers, making them an essential part of the airline's customer service.

Key qualifications for this role include strong communication skills, physical fitness, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure. They must have a commercial pilot's license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and many have a bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field. A multi-engine rating and instrument rating are also typically required. Airline pilots often start their careers in related roles such as flight instructors, charter pilots, or military pilots, where they gain the necessary flight experience to become a commercial airline pilot. These roles provide them with valuable experience in operating aircraft, understanding aviation regulations, and dealing with unexpected flight events.

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Fixed Wing Pilot

  • Pinon, AZ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pinon, AZ
  • 60+ days ago

Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners....

Fixed Wing Pilot

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners....

Fixed Wing Pilot

  • Goodland, KS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Goodland, KS
  • 90+ days ago

Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners....

Fixed Wing Pilot - Located in Birmingham, AL

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 hours ago

The SIC must meet minimum qualifications as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135.245. The fixed wing pilot schedules are a rotating 8 days on followed by 6 days off duty assignment....

Fixed Wing Pilot - Located in Lewisville, TX

  • Richardson, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners....

Captain EMB-120 Cargo Pilot

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 19 hours ago

Ameriflight, LLC is the nations largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market....

Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, end Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, practices, and procedures....

Line Pilot

  • Aurora, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: About Us Winco is an agile aviation business with decades of proven innovation and service to the powerline construction and maintenance industry....

Preceptor Adjunct: Certified Flight Instructor, Levels I-III

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago

The Aviation Technology Division, Flight Operations Department is seeking qualified applicants for its Preceptor Adjunct: Certified Flight Instructor, Levels I-III labor pool....

Airplane Pilot

  • Dover Air Force Base, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover Air Force Base, DE
  • 1 day ago

Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate knowledge...

Airplane Pilot

  • Dobbins AFB, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dobbins AFB, GA
  • 1 day ago

Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight...

Lead Flight Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation engineering, operation, or test/evaluation....

CH-47 Flight Engineer

  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 2 days ago

Disposes of hazardous materials related to job assignment. Performs duties using automated equipment and software utilized in thefunctional assignment....

Fixed Wing Pilot - Pool Program

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies...

Corporate Pilot

  • Columbia, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 4 days ago

This is a unique opportunity to join the aviation department of a dynamic, 100+ year old family-owned private company with a mission of providing safe, professional, and convenient transportation to...

Airline Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Airline Management
This course provides an overview of airline management decision processes with a focus on economic issues and their relationship to operations planning models and decision support tools. It...
Airline Schedule Planning
Explores a variety of models and optimization techniques for the solution of airline schedule planning and operations problems. Schedule design, fleet assignment, aircraft maintenance routing,...
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WELL DOCUMENTED and EXPLAINED AIRBUS A320 VIDEOS STEP BY STEP EXPLANATIONSHello and Welcome to the Pilot Academia.I am an airline pilot who is certified for Airbus A320 aircrafts. Before being a...

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Salary for Airline Pilot Jobs Nationwide

This is the average annual salary for Airline Pilot jobs nationwide as reported by the BLS.

$280,570


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Airline Pilot positions.



Highest Education Level

Airline Pilots offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
High School or GED
25.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.0%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Airline Pilots
2-4 years
32.9%
1-2 years
17.4%
4-6 years
16.0%
8-10 years
14.2%
6-8 years
11.2%
10+ years
8.3%



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