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PILOT CAREERS IN DETAILS

There are many ways to make a living as a pilot. The list below is by no means comprehensive, but will give you an idea of the variety of ways to fly and earn an income.

Almost all paid pilot positions will require a Commercial Pilot certificate, Second Class Medical certificate, and specialized training or additional ratings depending on the job. Some pilot careers will require an Airline Transport Rating (ATP) and a First Class Medical certificate.


Career Title
Salary Range
Typical Education Requirements
Agricultural Pilot
$12 - $38 / hr
College preferred; most require 4 year degree, special training, and pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Air Taxi Pilot
$12 - $38 / hr
Four year college degree preferred, plus pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Air Traffic Reporting Pilot
$12 - $38 / hr
Four year college degree preferred plus pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Astronaut
$12 - $38 / hr
Engineering, physical science, physics, or similar advanced degree, and aviation medical certificate
Corporate Pilot
$18 - $70 / hr
College preferred; most require 4 year degree, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Flight Instructor
$12 - $38 / hr
Two year college degree preferred, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Helicopter Pilot
$12 - $70 / hr
College preferred; most require 4 year degree, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Major / National Airline Pilot
$18 - $90 / hr
College preferred; most require 4 year degree, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Military Pilot
$16 - $38 / hr
Four year college degree required, and aviation medical certificate
Regional Airline Pilot
$12 - $38 / hr
Four year college degree preferred, plus pilots license and aviation medical certificate
Test Pilot
$16 - $75 / hr
Four year college degree preferred, plus pilots license and aviation medical certificate.

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