• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
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  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 187,112
    $114,102 range bar $358,445
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.

What do they typically do

  • Watch gauges, warning devices, and control panels to check aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed
  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings
  • Check fuel amounts and weight distribution of passengers and cargo to meet weight and balance specifications
  • Use radio equipment to contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information
  • Steer aircraft along planned routes using autopilot and flight management computers
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes, following flight plans, regulations, and procedures
  • Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
  • Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor

Number of Jobs

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Job Growth +1.5%
Job Openings 426

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