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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$54,100( - /hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$107,400( - /hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$163,930( - /hr)

Ratings

Wage (5/5)
*****$
Job Openings (3/5)
***$--
Job Growth Rate (4/5)
****$-
Experience Level (3/5)
***$--

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Annual Median Wage
$ 107,400
$54,100 $163,930
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing

Commercial Pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +1.2%

Job Openings 205

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Education & Training

Education
Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associated Programs or Majors
Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology
Aviation Science
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Private Training Programs

MIL2ATP ATP Flying Course

MIL2ATP ATP-CTP

MIL2ATP Mil-to-Airlines Course

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Commercial Pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.
What do they typically do
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Opening 205
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associated Programs or Majors
Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology
Aviation Science
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
MIL2ATP ATP Flying Course
MIL2ATP ATP-CTP
MIL2ATP Mil-to-Airlines Course
More
1295
By Goal Career
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
By Current Occupation
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
1439
Change 144

Interests

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Investigative
Enterprising

Work Place

Commercial pilots spend a great deal of time in an enclosed space using their hands to handle, control, or feel airplane controls. Many work outdoors and are exposed to weather every day. They have a lot of freedom and responsibility for making decisions about their work. These pilots often feel time pressure and concern about what happens if they make mistakes. They face job hazards like poor quality landing strips, bad weather, collisions with power lines, and hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to engine noise. Commercial pilots have irregular schedules, typically flying between 30 hours and 90 hours each month.

Top Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Specialties

Transportation
Geography
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Mathematics
English Language
Education and Training

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.

Training

Usually one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers - an apprenticeship may be available.

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