Commercial Pilots

Fly or navigate airplanes or helicopters on non-scheduled routes.

Commercial Pilots fly or navigate aircraft on unscheduled routes. They may fly charter flights, or air ambulance flights. They do not fly passenger airplanes on regular flights.

Wages	$126,536 per year on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
On the Job	Work Activities Pilot aircraft. Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. Inspect aircraft or aircraft components. Test performance of aircraft equipment. Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds. Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured. Monitor engine operation or functioning. Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement. Plan flight operations. Record operational details of travel.
Career Pathways	Transportation Operations
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