In the Air Force:
Astronaut; Experimental Test Combat Systems Officer, Airlift/Tanker/Bomber; Fighter Combat Systems Officer; Mobility Combat Systems Officer, Air Mobility Liaison Officer (AMLO); Mobility Pilot, General; Reconnaissance/Surveillance/Electronic Warfare Combat Systems Officer, RC-26B; Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot Journeyman; Rescue Combat Systems Officer, HC-130J; Special Operations Combat Systems Officer, EC-130J; Special Operations Pilot, MC-130P; Trainer Pilot, T-7
In the Army:
0-5A/EO-5B/RC-7 Pilot; AH-64E Pilot; Aviation All-Source Intelligence; C-12 Pilot; Cavalry Scout; Fixed Wing Aviator (Aircraft Nonspecific); MH-47 Pilot; OH-58A/C Scout Pilot (RC); Rotary Wing Aviator (Aircraft Nonspecific); UH-60M Pilot
In the Marine Corps:
AV-8B Air Combat Tactics Instructor (ACTI) Qualification; Basic Pilot, Basic Rotary Wing; Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer/Unmanned Aircraft System Officer; Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Instructor (FAC(A)I) Qualification; Night Systems Instructor (NSI) Qualification; Pilot HMLA FRS Basic AH-1; Pilot VMA FRS Basic AV-8B; Pilot VMFA FRS F-35B Qualified; Pilot VMR C-9 Qualified; Tactical Systems Operator/Mission Specialist
In the Navy:
Aviator; Carrier Airborne Combat Information Center Officer; Flight Instructor-NFO, Fleet Operational Aircraft; Naval Flight Officer Instructor, Training Planes; Officer in Charge, Aviation Unit or Detachment; Special Project Pilot; Squadron Executive Officer; Squadron Operations Officer; URL - Aviation Warfare Officer, Naval Flight Officer; URL - Aviation, Rating Terminated; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot/Maintainer
Flying a plane safely through the sky… with passengers or freight on board… takes more than excellent vision… airline and commercial pilots need quick reaction times and excellent problem-solving abilities. These pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft. Pilots run through detailed checks before every flight, including checking fuel supplies, aircraft weight limit, cargo balance, weather conditions, and aircraft condition. Tiny cockpits contain the flight crew for the duration of flight; strong teamwork and sharing of flight duties keep the pilot and copilot alert and rested. Pilots communicate frequently with air traffic controllers on the ground, from submitting their flight plan before take-off, to checking in during a flight, and receiving instructions for landing and handling storms or emergencies. Airline pilots fly public, scheduled flights. They may fly long-distance routes, and be away from home for extended periods. Those routes, along with mandatory rest periods between flights, cause pilots to have irregular work schedules. Pilots may be deputized as federal officers and carry firearms to protect the cockpit. Commercial pilots fly charter flights, rescue operations, firefighting missions, crop dusting flights, and take aerial photographs. They often have additional duties that include scheduling flights and aircraft maintenance. Those who fly at low levels must navigate hazards such as power lines. Commercial pilots typically need high school education, while airline pilots generally need a bachelor’s degree, the Airline Transport Pilot certificate, and thousands of hours of flight experience as a commercial or military pilot. All professional pilots must have a commercial pilot’s license from the Federal Aviation Administration. Flight training usually begins at a flight school or with an independent instructor.
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.
On the job, you would:
Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
geography
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
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
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
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
You might use software like this on the job:
Office suite software
Microsoft Office 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
bachelor's degree or certificate after high school usually needed
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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