• Commercial Pilots
  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 117,715
    $64,497 range bar $181,253
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Commercial Pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.

What do they typically do

  • Operate and control aircraft along planned routes and during takeoffs and landings
  • Check the overall condition of the aircraft before and after every flight
  • Calculate the speed needed to become airborne by considering airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions
  • Communicate with air traffic control over the aircraft's radio system
  • Navigate the aircraft by using cockpit instruments and visual references
  • Make sure of adequate fuel supply and acceptable weather conditions, and submit flight plans to air traffic control
  • Monitor engines, fuel consumption, and other aircraft systems during flight and respond to any changes in weather or other events such as engine failure
  • Ensure that the aircraft is balanced and below its weight limit

Number of Jobs

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Job Growth +1.7%
Job Openings 44

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