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AEROSPACE & AIR TRANSPORT

Airline Pilot

Operate flights using advanced navigation systems while ensuring passenger safety and adherence to aviation regulations.

60 000 – 250 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-5 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-5 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
60 000 – 90 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
90 000 – 150 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
150 000 – 250 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry routes typically include attending flight school or military pilot training.

Military experience can sometimes be converted to civilian certifications, facilitating entry into commercial aviation.

Training — United States

Becoming an airline pilot generally requires completing a bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field, followed by specialized flight training and obtaining necessary pilot licenses such as the Commercial Pilot License and Airline Transport Pilot License.

The job market — United States

The job market for airline pilots is generally stable with medium demand.

  • Employment is primarily in commercial and cargo airlines.
  • Remote work is rare due to the nature of the job.
  • Automation risk is medium as some functions may be automated but human pilots remain essential.

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