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Command the Skies, Connect the World
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.
RELATED JOB TITLES
Captain, Charter Pilot, Check Airman, Commercial Helicopter Pilot, Commercial Pilot, EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot), First Officer, Helicopter Pilot, Line Pilot, Pilot
Facts and Stats
Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.
O*NET Code: 53-2012.00
Median wages (annual)
2024
Projected job openings
2024-2034
Projected Job Growth
2024-2034
What You Need to Know
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Analytical or scientific software — Calibration software; Litchi; Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance; Pix4D Pix4Dmapper
- Data base user interface and query software — Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC; AirSmith FlightPrompt; RMS Technology Flitesoft; Skylog Services Skylog Pro
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Information retrieval or search software — AeroPlanner; Notam Development Group Airport Insight
- Map creation software — ESRI Site Scan for ArcGIS; OpenDroneMap
When You Choose Miami, Your Career Journey Begins
Once you’ve selected your program at Miami, the Center for Career Exploration and Success will help you explore career paths, prepare for the job market, and make meaningful connections. With personalized support, resources, and events, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to navigate your career journey.
Discover how to turn your passions into a career path. Explore majors and careers that match your interests.
Build the skills to succeed in your career journey. Prepare for internships, interviews, and the workplace.
Make meaningful connections to launch your career. Access networking opportunities, career fairs, and employer events.
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