JobSOC 53-2011

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

2 programs

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew49.0102
Flight Instructor49.0108

02.

Draws on

Transportation4.8 of 5
English Language3.9 of 5
Public Safety and Security3.7 of 5
Mechanical3.7 of 5
Geography3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.