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Pilot

Imagine you being a pilot you taking people to new contries and getting a vacation to, Imagine you learning how to fly an aircraft how cool would that be seein the view and driving through the air.


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"ScanEagle Remotely Piloted Air System" by Defence Images is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

Salary

Pilot salaries vary significantly by experience, airline type, and role (First Officer vs. Captain), ranging from entry-level regional pay around $55k-$90k to major airline captains earning $200k-$500k+, with overall median pay for airline pilots around $219k annually

Training

Stages of Pilot Training

Schedule

A pilot's schedule varies widely but generally involves complex, seniority-based monthly bidding for trips, balancing duty days (2-4 flights/day) with required rest, and adhering to strict flight/duty time rules (like max 100 hrs/month)

Degree Needed

While a college degree isn't federally required to be a pilot, a bachelor's in an aviation-related field (like Aeronautical Science, Aviation Management, or Aviation Technology)