Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers: 
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot 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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $124,780.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 46 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 167 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 1.63 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 814 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 4.03 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Following Directions
Organization
Professionalism
Written Communication
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Following Directions
Organization
Professionalism
Written Communication
Problem-solving
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Employ aviation emergency procedures
Maintain separation standards in air traffic control
Implement visual flight procedures as conditions allow
Employ aircraft safety regulations
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Respond to in-flight data
Resolve operational shipping or transportation issues
Maintain separation standards in air traffic control
Implement visual flight procedures as conditions allow
Employ aircraft safety regulations
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Respond to in-flight data
Resolve operational shipping or transportation issues
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor equipment or instrument gauges and displays
Monitor engine operation or functioning
Monitor aircraft equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Maintain air and ground security of aircraft
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications
Monitor engine operation or functioning
Monitor aircraft equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Maintain air and ground security of aircraft
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Pilot aircraft
Flight-test new or altered aircraft
Transport cargo
Transport passengers
Operate helicopters in accordance with standard operating procedures
Flight-test new or altered aircraft
Transport cargo
Transport passengers
Operate helicopters in accordance with standard operating procedures
Getting Information
Review flight data prior to flight
Review maps to determine location or routes
Read transportation or shipping related operating, service, or repair manuals
Review navigation charts to determine routes
Obtain flight information from dispatcher
Review maps to determine location or routes
Read transportation or shipping related operating, service, or repair manuals
Review navigation charts to determine routes
Obtain flight information from dispatcher
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions
Inspect aircraft or aircraft components
Conduct preflight, in-flight, or post-flight checks of aircraft
Test performance of aircraft equipment
Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Inspect aircraft or aircraft components
Conduct preflight, in-flight, or post-flight checks of aircraft
Test performance of aircraft equipment
Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coordinate flight control or management activities
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate work orders and plans to airline, air traffic, or airfield personnel
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate work orders and plans to airline, air traffic, or airfield personnel
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards
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Booster Skills & Certifications
Job Seekers possessing booster skills & certifications, such as those listed below, added to core skills are more marketable, harder to find and expensive to hire.
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Security Clearance | ||||
| Pilot Certification | ||||
| Federal Aviation Administration Regulations | ||||
| Patient Transportation and Transfer | ||||
| Aircraft Maintenance | ||||
| Flight Training | ||||
| Surveillance | ||||
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