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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Corporate Pilot

  • Bells, TN
  • moments ago
  • Bells, TN
  • moments ago

weight, cruise data, airport facilities and navigation aids Performs task associated with operating the aircraft while away from home base Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations...

USCG River Boat Captain Pilot, home nightly

  • Belpre, OH
  • moments ago
  • Belpre, OH
  • moments ago

Job ID: 512063 The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to...

Fixed Wing Pilot

  • Brookings, OR
  • 22 hours ago
  • Brookings, OR
  • 22 hours ago

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

Aviation Pilot Data Analyst

  • Olathe, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are seeking a full-time Aeronautical Data Analyst to join our growing team onsite in either our Olathe, KS or St. Louis, MO location. In this role, you'll play a critical part in...

Adjunct Faculty, Certified Flight Instructor

  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: ## Description At**WSU Tech**, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports...

Airplane Pilot (Direct Hire)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Strong understanding of aviation regulations and standards. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills....

Plan and dispatch all flights accurately....

Aircraft Pilot 1 (Bethel) (12-4303)

  • Bethel, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethel, AK
  • 2 days ago

Job Description The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). This recruitment is open to all applicants, Nationwide. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply....

Principal Airplane Pilot

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 2 days ago

Supervises the flight crew and ensures that all the flight and ground operations comply with Federal and International Civil Aviation Organization regulations....

Fixed Wing Pilot SIC - Located in San Antonio, TX

  • Converse, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Converse, TX
  • 2 days ago

The PIC must meet minimum qualifications as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135.243(b). Pilot schedules are a rotating 7 days on followed by 7 days off duty assignment....

Supervisory Aircraft Pilot (Temp Promo) - Title 32

  • West Bend, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • West Bend, WI
  • 3 days ago

Experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs....

Corporate Pilot

  • Laredo, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Laredo, TX
  • 3 days ago

$127k Per Year Position range in Webb County $69k - $105k Per Year Corporate Pilot WELLDEX LOGISTICS MCALLEN INC Occupation: Commercial Pilots Location: Laredo, TX - 78045 Positions available: 1...

Certified Flight Instructor

  • Waco, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 3 days ago

Be Transformational! Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by...

Fixed Wing Pilot

  • Truckee, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Truckee, CA
  • 3 days ago

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

Fixed Wing Pilot SIC

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

The PIC must meet minimum qualifications as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135.243(b). Pilot schedules are a rotating 7 days on followed by 7 days off duty assignment....

Airline Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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,...
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...
AIRBUS A320 - Learn to Fly A320 With Airline Pilot!
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
26.8%
High School or GED
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.6%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
8.3%
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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