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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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Advanced Air Mobility Pilot (AAM Pilot)
Agricultural Pilot
Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot
Air Force Pilot
Air Tour Pilot
Air Transport Pilot
Aircraft Pilot
Airline Pilot
Airline Pilot Flight Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Pilot
Airplane Pilot Supervisor
Antisubmarine Classification and Analysis Officer, Aviation
Area Relief Pilot
Army Helicopter Pilot
Automatic Pilot Mechanic
Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Technician
Aviation Consultant
Aviation Electrical Technician
Aviation Electrician
Aviation Electronic Warfare Operator
Aviation Electronics Technician
Aviation Engineer
Aviation Engineer Project Manager
Aviation Maintenance Instructor
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
Aviation Mechanic
Aviation Metalsmith
Aviation Neuropsychologist
Aviation Operations Specialist
Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI)
Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (Acoustic)
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (Helicopter)
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (Non-Acoustic)
Car Pilot
Charter Pilot
Civil Aviation Engineer
Co-Pilot
Command Pilot
Commercial Airline Pilot
Commercial Airplane Pilot
Commercial Charter Pilot
Commercial Drone Pilot
Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot
Copilot
Corporate Pilot
Docking Pilot
Drone 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)
Engine Pilot
Executive Pilot
FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Facilities Flight Check Pilot
Ferry Pilot
Fighter Pilot
First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot)
Fixed Wing Pilot
Forestry Pilot
Fuel Pilot Engineer
Harbor Pilot
Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot
Helicopter Pilot
Highway Patrol Pilot
Instructor Pilot
Jet Pilot
Line Pilot
Maintenance Test Pilot
Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI)
Mapping Pilot
Marine Pilot
Maritime Pilot
Master Pilot
Menhaden Vessel Pilot
Military Pilot
Navy Fighter Pilot
Packing Machine Pilot Can Router
Photogrammetry Airplane Pilot
Pilot
Pilot Captain
Pilot Control Operator
Pilot Control Operator Helper
Pilot Fuel Engineer
Pilot Plant Operator
Pilot Plant Technician (Pilot Plant Tech)
Pilot Safety Inspector
Pilot Supervisor
Regional Airline Pilot
Relief Pilot
Remote Pilot
Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
Remote Pilot Operator
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 Systems Controller (RPAS Controller)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operator (RPAS Operator)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot (RPAS Pilot)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician (RPA Technician)
Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller)
Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician (RPV Engineering Technician)
River Pilot
Rotor Pilot
Rotor Wing Pilot
Safety Pilot Inspector
SDV Pilot/Navigator/DDS Operator
Ship Harbor Pilot
Ship Pilot
Ship Pilot Dispatcher
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (sUAS Pilot)
Spray Pilot
State Pilot
Test Pilot
Towing Pilot
Transport 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
Urban Air Mobility Pilot (UAM Pilot)
Yard Pilot


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First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants

Description: Supervise and coordinate activities of passenger attendants.
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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:
Determine resource needs.
Direct material handling or moving activities.
Evaluate employee performance.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
Inspect facilities.
Maintain knowledge of business operations.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Perform human resources activities.
Prepare operational reports or records.
Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities.
Resolve customer complaints or problems.
Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
Supervise service workers.
Support the professional development of others.
Train service staff.
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: Advise others on business or operational matters.
Activity: Determine resource needs of projects or operations.
Activity: Direct organizational operations, activities, or procedures.
Activity: Evaluate personnel capabilities or performance.
Activity: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Activity: Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipment.
Activity: Inspect facilities or equipment.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Perform human resources activities.
Activity: Prepare reports of operational or procedural activities.
Activity: Provide support or encouragement to others.
Activity: Purchase goods or services.
Activity: Resolve personnel or operational problems.
Activity: Respond to customer problems or inquiries.
Activity: Supervise personnel activities.
Activity: Train others on operational or work procedures.
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
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Emerging Tech Skills
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Accounting software:
General ledger software
Calendar and scheduling software:
Scheduling software
Work scheduling software
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Inventory management software:
Inventory management systems
Mobile location based services software:
Accellos Real Dispatch
Commercial vehicle operations CVO software
Time accounting software:
Timekeeping software
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Local Salary Information

There are no Salary data available for this occupation - updates are made quarterly

Related Careers to Consider
Related Careers to Consider
This lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to what "First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants" do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit. How do these related occupations align with your interests, skills, and goals?
1 - First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
2 - First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
3 - First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
4 - First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
5 - First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
6 - First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
7 - First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
8 - First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
9 - First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
10 - First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
11 - Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
12 - First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
13 - Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
14 - First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
15 - First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
16 - Airfield Operations Specialists
17 - Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
18 - General and Operations Managers
19 - Human Resources Specialists
20 - First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers


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