Commercial Pilots
Code: 53-2012.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Captain
Charter Pilot
Check Airman
Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Commercial Pilot
EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot)
First Officer
Helicopter Pilot
Line Pilot
Pilot
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
- Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Analytical or scientific software
Calibration software
Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
Data base user interface and query software
Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
Skylog Services Skylog Pro
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
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
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Math and Science
geography
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
quickly decide if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Cautiousness
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Pilots
Salaries for a Commercial Pilots vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Commercial Pilots in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Commercial Pilots include: Adobe Creative Cloud software, Calibration software, Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance, Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC, Skylog Services Skylog Pro. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Commercial Pilots is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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