Commercial Pilots
- Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Median Yearly Income
$110,778
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
+6.38%
What do Commercial Pilots do?
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Enterprising
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.