Details Report for:
53-2011.00 - Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
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.
Sample of reported job titles: Airline Captain, Airline Pilot, Airline Pilot (Captain), Airline Transport Pilot, Captain, Check Airman, Co-Pilot, Commuter Pilot, First Officer, Pilot
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
- Calendar and scheduling software — SBS International Maestro Suite
- Data base user interface and query software — Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC; AirSmith FlightPrompt; CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B; Polaris Microsystems CharterLog (see all 11 examples)
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Microsoft Visio
- Information retrieval or search software — AeroPlanner; Notam Development Group Airport Insight
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Route navigation software — IFT-Pro; Navzilla
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Aerospace cockpit display panels — Electronic flight instrument systems EFIS
- Aerospace head up display HUDs — Head-up guidance systems HGS
- Aircraft anti skid controls — Anti-skid control systems
- Aircraft braking systems — Autobrakes; Brake management systems
- Aircraft communication systems — Digital communications display units DCDU; High-frequency HF radio communication systems; On-board intercom systems; Ultra high frequency UHF radio communication systems (see all 5 examples)
- Aircraft cooling fans — Equipment cooling controls
- Aircraft drag chutes — Brake pedals
- Aircraft environment controllers — Pressurization control systems; Recirculation control systems
- Aircraft escape or ejection systems — Emergency exit slides; Emergency life rafts
- Aircraft fire control or extinguishing systems — Fire suppression and control systems
- Aircraft fuel management systems — Fuel control systems
- Aircraft guidance systems — Automatic direction finder ADF radio systems; Distance measuring equipment DME; Satellite-based navigation and guidance systems; Very high frequency VHF direction finders (see all 16 examples)
- Aircraft hydraulic systems — Hydraulic actuators; Hydraulic control systems; Hydraulic pressure regulators
- Aircraft navigation beacons — Nondirectional radio beacon markers
- Aircraft onboard defrosting or defogging systems — Engine anti-ice systems; Windscreen ice control systems; Wing anti-ice systems
- Aircraft oxygen equipment — Continuous flow emergency oxygen systems; Diluter demand emergency oxygen systems; Passenger oxygen control systems; Pressure demand emergency oxygen systems
- Aircraft power supply units — Power generation and distribution control systems
- Aircraft steering controls — Aileron trim switches; Automatic landing systems; Rudder trim knobs; Yaw damper systems (see all 10 examples)
- Aircraft warning systems — Airborne collision avoidance systems ACAS; Ground proximity warning systems GPWS
- Desktop computers
- Fire extinguishers
- Flight computer systems — Aircraft data loaders; Autopilot systems; Data load selectors; Flight database systems (see all 5 examples)
- Landing gear assemblies — Landing gear control systems
- Notebook computers
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
- Pneumatic aircraft accumulators — Pneumatics systems
- Point plotting recorders — Point plotters
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Pilot aircraft.
- Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
- Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
- Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
- Respond to transportation emergencies.
- Monitor engine operation or functioning.
- Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
- Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
- Arrange maintenance activities.
- Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
- Test performance of aircraft equipment.
- Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
- Coordinate flight control or management activities.
- Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
- Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
- Record operational details of travel.
- Train transportation or material moving personnel.
- Plan flight operations.
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
- Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
- Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.
- Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
13-1041.01 | Environmental Compliance Inspectors ![]() |
17-1022.01 | Geodetic Surveyors |
19-4042.00 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health ![]() |
19-4092.00 | Forensic Science Technicians ![]() |
33-3051.04 | Customs and Border Protection Officers ![]() |
53-2012.00 | Commercial Pilots ![]() |
53-2022.00 | Airfield Operations Specialists ![]() |
53-5021.00 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
53-6051.00 | Transportation Inspectors |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $147,220 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 85,500 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 8,300 |
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Top industries (2019) | Transportation and Warehousing (94% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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