Commercial Pilots
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-winged aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots.
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
26 tasks analyzed
Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor. | - | - | - |
| Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures. | - | - | - |
| Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights. | - | - | - |
| Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly. | - | - | - |
| Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$122,670
per year
Mean Wage
$142,960
per year
Employment
52K
workers
Wage Range
$59,330 - $239,200
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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