Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
26 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers: $226,600 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Pilot aircraft. | General |
| Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | General |
| Respond to transportation emergencies. | General |
| Inspect aircraft or aircraft components. | General |
| Resolve issues affecting transportation operations. | General |
| Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds. | General |
| Record operational details of travel. | General |
| Provide transportation information to passengers or customers. | General |
| Arrange maintenance activities. | General |
| Train transportation or material moving personnel. | General |
| Test performance of aircraft equipment. | General |
| Plan flight operations. | General |
| Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
| Coordinate flight control or management activities. | Management |
| Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Maintenance |
| Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications. | Maintenance |
| Monitor engine operation or functioning. | Maintenance |
| Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans. | Communication |
| Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| AeroPlanner | Information retrieval or search software |
| Document Object Model DOM Scripting | Object or component oriented development software |
| IFT-Pro | Route navigation software |
| Navzilla | Route navigation software |
| Notam Development Group Airport Insight | Information retrieval or search software |
| Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance | Analytical or scientific software |
| SBS International Maestro Suite | Calendar and scheduling software |
| AirSmith FlightPrompt | Data base user interface and query software |
| Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC | Data base user interface and query software |
| CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B | Data base user interface and query software |
| Electronic aircraft information databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| MJICCS PilotLog | Data base user interface and query software |
| Nimblefeet Technologies Captain's Keeper | Data base user interface and query software |
| Polaris Microsystems AeroLog Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Polaris Microsystems CharterLog | Data base user interface and query software |
| RMS Technology Flitesoft | Data base user interface and query software |
| Skylog Services Skylog Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| doXstor Flight Level Logbook | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Transport Pilot | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| Flight Engineer | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |