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Commercial Flight Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Commercial Flight Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For people specifically targeting a career flying for a commercial airline. Use the tools below to see which commercial flight roles fit your background and goals.

Distinct from general aviation science in its focus on airline-track training, requiring accumulated flight hours and FAA certificates. Use the tools below to explore Commercial Flight-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Certified Flight Instructor, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Airline Captain or Chief Pilot. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Commercial Flight careers/jobs, (2) Find Commercial Flight job listings, (3) Prepare for Commercial Flight careers, and (4) Provide Commercial Flight career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Commercial Flight careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Commercial Flight Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Commercial Flight careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Commercial Flight, so relevant Commercial Flight jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Commercial Flight Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Commercial Flight Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Commercial Flight careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 128 Commercial Flight Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

24 Commercial Flight careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Commercial Flight-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Commercial Flight-Related Jobs

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film 24.1% Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Camera Operator (RPA Camera Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Occupation: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 24.1% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Camera Operator (RPA Camera Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 21.3% Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 21.3% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Motorboat Operators 14.7% Harbor Pilot; River Pilot
Occupation: Motorboat Operators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 14.7% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Harbor Pilot; River Pilot
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 13.7% Air Force Pilot; Aircraft Pilot; Airline Pilot; Airline Pilot Flight Instructor; Airline Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Army Helicopter Pilot; Co-Pilot; Commercial Airline Pilot; Copilot; Facilities Flight Check Pilot; Fighter Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Helicopter Pilot; Jet Pilot; Line Pilot; Military Pilot; Navy Fighter Pilot; Pilot; Regional Airline Pilot
Occupation: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 13.7% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Air Force Pilot; Aircraft Pilot; Airline Pilot; Airline Pilot Flight Instructor; Airline Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Army Helicopter Pilot; Co-Pilot; Commercial Airline Pilot; Copilot; Facilities Flight Check Pilot; Fighter Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Helicopter Pilot; Jet Pilot; Line Pilot; Military Pilot; Navy Fighter Pilot; Pilot; Regional Airline Pilot
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 13.5% Area Relief Pilot; Command Pilot; Docking Pilot; Ferry Pilot; Harbor Pilot; Line Pilot; Marine Pilot; Maritime Pilot; Master Pilot; Pilot; Pilot Captain; Relief Pilot; River Pilot; Ship Harbor Pilot; Ship Pilot; State Pilot; Towing Pilot
Occupation: Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 13.5% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Area Relief Pilot; Command Pilot; Docking Pilot; Ferry Pilot; Harbor Pilot; Line Pilot; Marine Pilot; Maritime Pilot; Master Pilot; Pilot; Pilot Captain; Relief Pilot; River Pilot; Ship Harbor Pilot; Ship Pilot; State Pilot; Towing Pilot
Airfield Operations Specialists 12.9% Aviation Operations Specialist
Occupation: Airfield Operations Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.9% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Operations Specialist
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 11.8% Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT); Aviation Mechanic; Aviation Support Equipment Repairer; FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.8% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT); Aviation Mechanic; Aviation Support Equipment Repairer; FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Commercial Pilots 11.4% Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Agricultural Pilot; Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot; Air Tour Pilot; Air Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Charter Pilot; Commercial Airplane Pilot; Commercial Charter Pilot; Commercial Helicopter Pilot; Commercial Pilot; Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot; Copilot; Corporate Pilot; EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot); Executive Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Fixed Wing Pilot; Forestry Pilot; Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot; Helicopter Pilot; Line Pilot; Maintenance Test Pilot; Mapping Pilot; Photogrammetry Airplane Pilot; Pilot; Rotor Pilot; Rotor Wing Pilot; Spray Pilot; Test Pilot; Transport Pilot; Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Occupation: Commercial Pilots U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.4% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Agricultural Pilot; Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot; Air Tour Pilot; Air Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Charter Pilot; Commercial Airplane Pilot; Commercial Charter Pilot; Commercial Helicopter Pilot; Commercial Pilot; Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot; Copilot; Corporate Pilot; EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot); Executive Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Fixed Wing Pilot; Forestry Pilot; Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot; Helicopter Pilot; Line Pilot; Maintenance Test Pilot; Mapping Pilot; Photogrammetry Airplane Pilot; Pilot; Rotor Pilot; Rotor Wing Pilot; Spray Pilot; Test Pilot; Transport Pilot; Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Fishing and Hunting Workers 10.6% Menhaden Vessel Pilot
Occupation: Fishing and Hunting Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.6% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Menhaden Vessel Pilot
Avionics Technicians 9.7% Automatic Pilot Mechanic; Aviation Electrical Technician; Aviation Electrician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Aviation Maintenance Technician
Occupation: Avionics Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.7% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Automatic Pilot Mechanic; Aviation Electrical Technician; Aviation Electrician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aerospace Engineers 8.3% Aviation Consultant; Aviation Engineer; Aviation Engineer Project Manager; Civil Aviation Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.3% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Consultant; Aviation Engineer; Aviation Engineer Project Manager; Civil Aviation Engineer
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 7.2% Highway Patrol Pilot
Occupation: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.2% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Highway Patrol Pilot
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 6.3% Car Pilot
Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.3% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Car Pilot
Locomotive Engineers 5.6% Engine Pilot; Fuel Pilot Engineer; Pilot Fuel Engineer
Occupation: Locomotive Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.6% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Engine Pilot; Fuel Pilot Engineer; Pilot Fuel Engineer
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 5.6% Pilot Plant Operator
Occupation: Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.6% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Plant Operator
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 5.5% Yard Pilot
Occupation: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.5% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Yard Pilot
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 5.4% Packing Machine Pilot Can Router
Occupation: Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.4% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Packing Machine Pilot Can Router
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 4.3% Ship Pilot Dispatcher
Occupation: Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.3% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Ship Pilot Dispatcher
Sheet Metal Workers 3.6% Aviation Metalsmith
Occupation: Sheet Metal Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.6% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Metalsmith
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3.4% Aviation Maintenance Instructor; Instructor Pilot
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.4% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Maintenance Instructor; Instructor Pilot
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians -1.7% Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Occupation: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -1.7% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Helpers--Production Workers -4.5% Pilot Control Operator Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -4.5% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Control Operator Helper
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders -5.3% Pilot Control Operator; Remote Pilot Operator
Occupation: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -5.3% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Control Operator; Remote Pilot Operator
Power Plant Operators -13.6% Pilot Plant Technician (Pilot Plant Tech)
Occupation: Power Plant Operators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -13.6% Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Plant Technician (Pilot Plant Tech)

28 Commercial Flight careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Commercial Flight-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Commercial Flight-Related Jobs

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $ 219,140 Air Force Pilot; Aircraft Pilot; Airline Pilot; Airline Pilot Flight Instructor; Airline Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Army Helicopter Pilot; Co-Pilot; Commercial Airline Pilot; Copilot; Facilities Flight Check Pilot; Fighter Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Helicopter Pilot; Jet Pilot; Line Pilot; Military Pilot; Navy Fighter Pilot; Pilot; Regional Airline Pilot
Occupation: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers National Median Salary: $ 219,140 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Air Force Pilot; Aircraft Pilot; Airline Pilot; Airline Pilot Flight Instructor; Airline Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Army Helicopter Pilot; Co-Pilot; Commercial Airline Pilot; Copilot; Facilities Flight Check Pilot; Fighter Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Helicopter Pilot; Jet Pilot; Line Pilot; Military Pilot; Navy Fighter Pilot; Pilot; Regional Airline Pilot
Aerospace Engineers $ 130,720 Aviation Consultant; Aviation Engineer; Aviation Engineer Project Manager; Civil Aviation Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers National Median Salary: $ 130,720 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Consultant; Aviation Engineer; Aviation Engineer Project Manager; Civil Aviation Engineer
Neuropsychologists $ 117,750 Aviation Neuropsychologist
Occupation: Neuropsychologists National Median Salary: $ 117,750 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Neuropsychologist
Clinical Neuropsychologists $ 117,750 Aviation Neuropsychologist
Occupation: Clinical Neuropsychologists National Median Salary: $ 117,750 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Neuropsychologist
Commercial Pilots $ 113,080 Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Agricultural Pilot; Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot; Air Tour Pilot; Air Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Charter Pilot; Commercial Airplane Pilot; Commercial Charter Pilot; Commercial Helicopter Pilot; Commercial Pilot; Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot; Copilot; Corporate Pilot; EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot); Executive Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Fixed Wing Pilot; Forestry Pilot; Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot; Helicopter Pilot; Line Pilot; Maintenance Test Pilot; Mapping Pilot; Photogrammetry Airplane Pilot; Pilot; Rotor Pilot; Rotor Wing Pilot; Spray Pilot; Test Pilot; Transport Pilot; Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Occupation: Commercial Pilots National Median Salary: $ 113,080 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Agricultural Pilot; Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot; Air Tour Pilot; Air Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Charter Pilot; Commercial Airplane Pilot; Commercial Charter Pilot; Commercial Helicopter Pilot; Commercial Pilot; Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot; Copilot; Corporate Pilot; EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot); Executive Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Fixed Wing Pilot; Forestry Pilot; Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot; Helicopter Pilot; Line Pilot; Maintenance Test Pilot; Mapping Pilot; Photogrammetry Airplane Pilot; Pilot; Rotor Pilot; Rotor Wing Pilot; Spray Pilot; Test Pilot; Transport Pilot; Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists $ 112,280 Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (sUAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Systems Pilot
Occupation: Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists National Median Salary: $ 112,280 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (sUAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Systems Pilot
Power Plant Operators $ 97,010 Pilot Plant Technician (Pilot Plant Tech)
Occupation: Power Plant Operators National Median Salary: $ 97,010 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Plant Technician (Pilot Plant Tech)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $ 94,580 Pilot Plant Operator
Occupation: Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers National Median Salary: $ 94,580 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Plant Operator
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $ 88,730 Area Relief Pilot; Command Pilot; Docking Pilot; Ferry Pilot; Harbor Pilot; Line Pilot; Marine Pilot; Maritime Pilot; Master Pilot; Pilot; Pilot Captain; Relief Pilot; River Pilot; Ship Harbor Pilot; Ship Pilot; State Pilot; Towing Pilot
Occupation: Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels National Median Salary: $ 88,730 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Area Relief Pilot; Command Pilot; Docking Pilot; Ferry Pilot; Harbor Pilot; Line Pilot; Marine Pilot; Maritime Pilot; Master Pilot; Pilot; Pilot Captain; Relief Pilot; River Pilot; Ship Harbor Pilot; Ship Pilot; State Pilot; Towing Pilot
Aviation Inspectors $ 87,290 Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI); Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Pilot Safety Inspector; Safety Pilot Inspector
Occupation: Aviation Inspectors National Median Salary: $ 87,290 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI); Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Pilot Safety Inspector; Safety Pilot Inspector
Avionics Technicians $ 77,420 Automatic Pilot Mechanic; Aviation Electrical Technician; Aviation Electrician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Aviation Maintenance Technician
Occupation: Avionics Technicians National Median Salary: $ 77,420 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Automatic Pilot Mechanic; Aviation Electrical Technician; Aviation Electrician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $ 75,020 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT); Aviation Mechanic; Aviation Support Equipment Repairer; FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians National Median Salary: $ 75,020 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT); Aviation Mechanic; Aviation Support Equipment Repairer; FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Locomotive Engineers $ 74,770 Engine Pilot; Fuel Pilot Engineer; Pilot Fuel Engineer
Occupation: Locomotive Engineers National Median Salary: $ 74,770 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Engine Pilot; Fuel Pilot Engineer; Pilot Fuel Engineer
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $ 72,280 Highway Patrol Pilot
Occupation: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers National Median Salary: $ 72,280 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Highway Patrol Pilot
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $ 71,130 Yard Pilot
Occupation: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters National Median Salary: $ 71,130 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Yard Pilot
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $ 65,080 Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Occupation: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians National Median Salary: $ 65,080 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $ 62,060 Aviation Maintenance Instructor; Instructor Pilot
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 62,060 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Maintenance Instructor; Instructor Pilot
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $ 61,800 Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Camera Operator (RPA Camera Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Occupation: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film National Median Salary: $ 61,800 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Camera Operator (RPA Camera Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $ 61,420 Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics National Median Salary: $ 61,420 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Sheet Metal Workers $ 58,780 Aviation Metalsmith
Occupation: Sheet Metal Workers National Median Salary: $ 58,780 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Metalsmith
Remote Sensing Technicians $ 58,350 Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Occupation: Remote Sensing Technicians National Median Salary: $ 58,350 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $ 54,320 Car Pilot
Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers National Median Salary: $ 54,320 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Car Pilot
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $ 51,720 Pilot Control Operator; Remote Pilot Operator
Occupation: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 51,720 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Control Operator; Remote Pilot Operator
Airfield Operations Specialists $ 51,140 Aviation Operations Specialist
Occupation: Airfield Operations Specialists National Median Salary: $ 51,140 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Operations Specialist
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $ 46,860 Ship Pilot Dispatcher
Occupation: Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance National Median Salary: $ 46,860 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Ship Pilot Dispatcher
Motorboat Operators $ 46,420 Harbor Pilot; River Pilot
Occupation: Motorboat Operators National Median Salary: $ 46,420 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Harbor Pilot; River Pilot
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $ 38,330 Packing Machine Pilot Can Router
Occupation: Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 38,330 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Packing Machine Pilot Can Router
Helpers--Production Workers $ 36,700 Pilot Control Operator Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers National Median Salary: $ 36,700 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Control Operator Helper

31 Commercial Flight careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Commercial Flight-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Commercial Flight-Related Jobs

Neuropsychologists 5 Aviation Neuropsychologist
Occupation: Neuropsychologists Education/Preparation: 5 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Neuropsychologist
Clinical Neuropsychologists 5 Aviation Neuropsychologist
Occupation: Clinical Neuropsychologists Education/Preparation: 5 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Neuropsychologist
Aerospace Engineers 4 Aviation Consultant; Aviation Engineer; Aviation Engineer Project Manager; Civil Aviation Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Consultant; Aviation Engineer; Aviation Engineer Project Manager; Civil Aviation Engineer
Remote Sensing Technicians 4 Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Occupation: Remote Sensing Technicians Education/Preparation: 4 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 4 Air Force Pilot; Aircraft Pilot; Airline Pilot; Airline Pilot Flight Instructor; Airline Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Army Helicopter Pilot; Co-Pilot; Commercial Airline Pilot; Copilot; Facilities Flight Check Pilot; Fighter Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Helicopter Pilot; Jet Pilot; Line Pilot; Military Pilot; Navy Fighter Pilot; Pilot; Regional Airline Pilot
Occupation: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Air Force Pilot; Aircraft Pilot; Airline Pilot; Airline Pilot Flight Instructor; Airline Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Army Helicopter Pilot; Co-Pilot; Commercial Airline Pilot; Copilot; Facilities Flight Check Pilot; Fighter Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Helicopter Pilot; Jet Pilot; Line Pilot; Military Pilot; Navy Fighter Pilot; Pilot; Regional Airline Pilot
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists 4 Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (sUAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Systems Pilot
Occupation: Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Education/Preparation: 4 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Controller (RPAS Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot); Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (sUAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Systems Pilot
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT); Aviation Mechanic; Aviation Support Equipment Repairer; FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT); Aviation Mechanic; Aviation Support Equipment Repairer; FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 3 Highway Patrol Pilot
Occupation: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Highway Patrol Pilot
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 3 Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants 3 Airplane Pilot Supervisor; Pilot Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Airplane Pilot Supervisor; Pilot Supervisor
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 3 Pilot Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Supervisor
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians 3 Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Occupation: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller); Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot)
Commercial Pilots 3 Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Agricultural Pilot; Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot; Air Tour Pilot; Air Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Charter Pilot; Commercial Airplane Pilot; Commercial Charter Pilot; Commercial Helicopter Pilot; Commercial Pilot; Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot; Copilot; Corporate Pilot; EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot); Executive Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Fixed Wing Pilot; Forestry Pilot; Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot; Helicopter Pilot; Line Pilot; Maintenance Test Pilot; Mapping Pilot; Photogrammetry Airplane Pilot; Pilot; Rotor Pilot; Rotor Wing Pilot; Spray Pilot; Test Pilot; Transport Pilot; Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Occupation: Commercial Pilots Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Agricultural Pilot; Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot; Air Tour Pilot; Air Transport Pilot; Airplane Pilot; Charter Pilot; Commercial Airplane Pilot; Commercial Charter Pilot; Commercial Helicopter Pilot; Commercial Pilot; Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot; Copilot; Corporate Pilot; EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot); Executive Pilot; First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot); Fixed Wing Pilot; Forestry Pilot; Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot; Helicopter Pilot; Line Pilot; Maintenance Test Pilot; Mapping Pilot; Photogrammetry Airplane Pilot; Pilot; Rotor Pilot; Rotor Wing Pilot; Spray Pilot; Test Pilot; Transport Pilot; Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3 Aviation Maintenance Instructor; Instructor Pilot
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Maintenance Instructor; Instructor Pilot
Airfield Operations Specialists 3 Aviation Operations Specialist
Occupation: Airfield Operations Specialists Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Operations Specialist
Aviation Inspectors 3 Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI); Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Pilot Safety Inspector; Safety Pilot Inspector
Occupation: Aviation Inspectors Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI); Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Pilot Safety Inspector; Safety Pilot Inspector
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 3 Area Relief Pilot; Command Pilot; Docking Pilot; Ferry Pilot; Harbor Pilot; Line Pilot; Marine Pilot; Maritime Pilot; Master Pilot; Pilot; Pilot Captain; Relief Pilot; River Pilot; Ship Harbor Pilot; Ship Pilot; State Pilot; Towing Pilot
Occupation: Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Area Relief Pilot; Command Pilot; Docking Pilot; Ferry Pilot; Harbor Pilot; Line Pilot; Marine Pilot; Maritime Pilot; Master Pilot; Pilot; Pilot Captain; Relief Pilot; River Pilot; Ship Harbor Pilot; Ship Pilot; State Pilot; Towing Pilot
Avionics Technicians 3 Automatic Pilot Mechanic; Aviation Electrical Technician; Aviation Electrician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Aviation Maintenance Technician
Occupation: Avionics Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Automatic Pilot Mechanic; Aviation Electrical Technician; Aviation Electrician; Aviation Electronics Technician; Aviation Maintenance Technician
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film 3 Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Camera Operator (RPA Camera Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Occupation: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Education/Preparation: 3 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot); Commercial Drone Pilot; Drone Pilot; Remote Pilot; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Camera Operator (RPA Camera Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller (RPA Controller); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator (RPA Operator); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (RPA Pilot); Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician); Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot (UAV Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UA Pilot); Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UAS Pilot); Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Sheet Metal Workers 2 Aviation Metalsmith
Occupation: Sheet Metal Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Aviation Metalsmith
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 2 Ship Pilot Dispatcher
Occupation: Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Ship Pilot Dispatcher
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 2 Yard Pilot
Occupation: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Yard Pilot
Power Plant Operators 2 Pilot Plant Technician (Pilot Plant Tech)
Occupation: Power Plant Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Plant Technician (Pilot Plant Tech)
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 2 Pilot Plant Operator
Occupation: Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Plant Operator
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2 Packing Machine Pilot Can Router
Occupation: Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Packing Machine Pilot Can Router
Motorboat Operators 2 Harbor Pilot; River Pilot
Occupation: Motorboat Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Harbor Pilot; River Pilot
Locomotive Engineers 2 Engine Pilot; Fuel Pilot Engineer; Pilot Fuel Engineer
Occupation: Locomotive Engineers Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Engine Pilot; Fuel Pilot Engineer; Pilot Fuel Engineer
Helpers--Production Workers 2 Pilot Control Operator Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Control Operator Helper
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2 Car Pilot
Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Car Pilot
Fishing and Hunting Workers 2 Menhaden Vessel Pilot
Occupation: Fishing and Hunting Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Menhaden Vessel Pilot
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 2 Pilot Control Operator; Remote Pilot Operator
Occupation: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Commercial Flight-Related Jobs: Pilot Control Operator; Remote Pilot Operator

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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Description: Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
93,500
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
88,600
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
-4,900 (-5.3%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
8,600
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Notify maintenance engineers of equipment malfunctions.
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.
Importance: 98 (%) Description: Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.
Importance: 98 (%) Description: Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Drain equipment, and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down, if necessary.
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Flush or clean equipment, using steam hoses or mechanical reamers.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Estimate materials required for production and manufacturing of products.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Make minor repairs, lubricate, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Dump or scoop prescribed solid, granular, or powdered materials into equipment.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Direct activities of workers assisting in control or verification of processes or in unloading of materials.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Observe and compare colors and consistencies of products to instrument readings and to laboratory and standard test results.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Inventory supplies received and consumed.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Implement appropriate industrial emergency response procedures.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Add treating or neutralizing agents to products, and pump products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or to precipitate products.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Assisting and Caring for Others: Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Clean production equipment.
Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
Direct operational or production activities.
Estimate material requirements for production.
Inspect production equipment.
Load materials into production equipment.
Lubricate production equipment.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Maintain safety.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.
Operate pumping systems or equipment.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Record operational or production data.
Repair production equipment or tools.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Chemistry: Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Administrative: Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Activity: Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areas.
Activity: Collect samples of products or materials.
Activity: Determine resource needs of projects or operations.
Activity: Direct organizational operations, activities, or procedures.
Activity: Inspect characteristics or conditions of materials or products.
Activity: Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipment.
Activity: Load products, materials, or equipment for transportation or further processing.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Maintain safety or security.
Activity: Maintain tools or equipment.
Activity: Measure physical characteristics of materials, products, or equipment.
Activity: Monitor equipment operation.
Activity: Notify others of emergencies or problems.
Activity: Operate industrial processing or production equipment.
Activity: Operate pumping systems or equipment.
Activity: Prepare mixtures or solutions.
Activity: Read documents or materials to inform work processes.
Activity: Repair tools or equipment.
Activity: Replenish inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Activity: Test characteristics of materials or products.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Emerging Tech Skills
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Data base user interface and query software:
Operational databases
Electronic mail software:
IBM Notes
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

These occupations involve following instructions and often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include dishwashers, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, counter and rental clerks, dental laboratory technicians, and security guards.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 48.8 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 20.6 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 13.5 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Frequency of Attainment: 13.5 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Frequency of Attainment: 1.8 (%) Level of Education: Less than a High School Diploma
Frequency of Attainment: 1.8 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 31.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 26.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 19.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 18.2 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Certifications
Certifications
These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them?
Coating Inspector Program - Level 1 External Link
Veriforce PEC H2S Clear for Energy External Link
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
The Chlorine Institute, Inc. (CI) External Link
World Chlorine Council (WCC) External Link
Job Listings
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Salary Data

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Career Change

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