Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers
Code: 53-2011.00
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£232,140
Range: £106,710 - £463,830
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Airbus Captain
Airline Captain
Airline Pilot
Captain
Check Airman
Co-Pilot
Commercial Airline Pilot
First Officer (FO)
Line Pilot
Pilot
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
- Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
- Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Object or component oriented development software
Document Object Model DOM Scripting
R
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Math and Science
geography
Controlled Movement
quickly decide if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
pay attention to something without being distracted
Vision
see details that are far away
see details up close
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers is £232,140. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £106,710, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £463,830 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers include: Document Object Model DOM Scripting, R, Microsoft PowerPoint, Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC, CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers
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manchester
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£106,710
Median Annual (Average):
£232,140
90th Percentile (Senior):
£463,830
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