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Pivot From Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

27 career transition options ranked by skill compatibility.

Commercial Pilots

Moderate Pivot (65%)-$103,930 (-46%)

Air Traffic Controllers

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$82,020 (-36%)

Airfield Operations Specialists

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$169,850 (-75%)

Bridge and Lock Tenders

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$168,110 (-74%)

Bus Drivers, School

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$179,560 (-79%)

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$141,060 (-62%)

Forest and Conservation Workers

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$182,920 (-81%)

Locomotive Engineers

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$149,200 (-66%)

Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$119,360 (-53%)

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$161,120 (-71%)

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$152,520 (-67%)

Subway and Streetcar Operators

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$141,770 (-63%)

Transportation Inspectors

Moderate Pivot (63%)-$140,850 (-62%)

Agricultural Inspectors

Moderate Pivot (62%)-$175,610 (-77%)

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Moderate Pivot (62%)-$162,660 (-72%)

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Moderate Pivot (62%)-$192,270 (-85%)

Aviation Inspectors

Moderate Pivot (62%)-$140,850 (-62%)

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Moderate Pivot (62%)-$190,580 (-84%)

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Moderate Pivot (62%)-$169,160 (-75%)

Cargo and Freight Agents

Moderate Pivot (62%)-$176,700 (-78%)

Couriers and Messengers

Significant Pivot (53%)

Forest and Conservation Technicians

Significant Pivot (53%)

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Significant Pivot (53%)

Gas Plant Operators

Significant Pivot (53%)

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Significant Pivot (53%)

Light Truck Drivers

Significant Pivot (53%)

Motorboat Operators

Significant Pivot (53%)