Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
O*NET Code: 53-2011.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Air Force PilotAirbus CaptainAircraft CaptainAircraft PilotAirline CaptainAirline PilotAirline Pilot Flight InstructorAirline Transport PilotAirplane PilotArmy Helicopter PilotCaptainCheck AirmanCo-PilotCommercial Airline PilotCopilotFacilities Flight Check PilotFighter PilotFirst Officer (FO)First Officer Pilot (FO Pilot)Helicopter Pilot
⚡ Skills (21)
Operation and Control5/100
Operations Monitoring5/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Time Management4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (24)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0AeroPlanner
Information retrieval or search software
0AirSmith FlightPrompt
Data base user interface and query software
0Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
Data base user interface and query software
0CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B
Data base user interface and query software
0Document Object Model DOM Scripting
Object or component oriented development software
0Electronic aircraft information databases
Data base user interface and query software
0IFT-Pro
Route navigation software
0MJICCS PilotLog
Data base user interface and query software
0Navzilla
Route navigation software
0Nimblefeet Technologies Captain's Keeper
Data base user interface and query software
0Notam Development Group Airport Insight
Information retrieval or search software
0Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
Analytical or scientific software
0Polaris Microsystems AeroLog Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Polaris Microsystems CharterLog
Data base user interface and query software
0RMS Technology Flitesoft
Data base user interface and query software
0SBS International Maestro Suite
Calendar and scheduling software
0Skylog Services Skylog Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0doXstor Flight Level Logbook
Data base user interface and query software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Aerospace Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Avionics Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓2 levels)
First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Commercial Pilots
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Air Traffic Controllers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Airfield Operations Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Flight Attendants
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓2 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers → Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (84% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 5
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 5Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Operation and Control
Current: 5Target: 4
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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