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

  • Global Medical Response
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 18 days ago

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

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Fixed Wing Pilot

  • Guardian Flight
  • Jackson, MS
  • 22 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 22 days ago

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

In Person

Flight Captain

  • USAA
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for...

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Airplane Pilot

  • Air Combat Command
  • Tyndall AFB, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tyndall AFB, FL
  • 6 hours ago

of Flight Hours Medical Requirements: At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations...

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Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) - Aviators Flight Academy, Van Nuys, CA

  • AVIATORS INC
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Ensure all training is conducted safely and in accordance with FAA regulations and school policies....

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Fixed Wing Pilot - Located in Albuquerque, NM

  • Global Medical Response
  • Edgewood, NM
  • 12 hours ago
  • Edgewood, NM
  • 12 hours ago

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

In Person

Airplane Pilot

  • Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
  • CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • CA
  • 20 hours 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...

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Pilote dentreprise, commandant(e) de bord / Corporate Pilot, Captain

  • RTX
  • Longueuil, QC
  • 1 day ago
  • Longueuil, QC
  • 1 day ago

Perform the duties of Pilot-in-Command on company aircraft on a variable schedule and destinations as per CAR 604 standards and regulations. Serve as SIC on flights....

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BE-1900 Captain Cargo Pilot

  • Ameri Flight
  • Klamath Falls, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Klamath Falls, OR
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Ameriflight, LLC is the nations largest Part 135 cargo airline and the leading provider of scalable, outsourced aviation services for the regional express airfreight...

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Flight Engineer - Level 4

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

You will be the Flight Engineer - Level 4 for the C130 Flight Crew which is responsible for supporting onscene operations, training, and liaison activities for C130 aircraft. What You Will Be...

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Pilot, Captain I

  • ArcBest
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 2 days ago

The Pilot, Captain is qualified as Pilot-in-Command for company aircraft and are typically assigned to less complex trips. This position often represents a recent upgrade from First Officer II and...

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Senior Flight Engineer

  • Boeing
  • NC
  • 3 days ago
  • NC
  • 3 days ago

Job Requirements NC Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $118,150 - $159,850 Job Description Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better...

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Airplane Pilot

  • Department of Defense
  • Andrews AFB, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Andrews AFB, MD
  • 3 days ago

Citizenship is required Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join A security clearance may be required If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations....

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Senior Flight Engineer

  • The Boeing Company
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 4 days ago

Senior Flight Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Senior Flight Engineer to join our team in MCAS New River, NC performing V22 aircrew duties in...

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Fixed Wing Pilot - Located in Gallup, NM

  • Guardian Flight
  • Chinle, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Chinle, AZ
  • 4 days ago

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

In Person

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,...
Private Pilot Ground School
This is a three-day workshop that took place during the MIT Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January, 2019. This workshop aims to provide information for students to prepare for the FAA...

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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
26.1%
High School or GED
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.1%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
9.4%
Some College
2.1%
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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