Flight Instructor
Flight Instructors teach people how to fly airplanes and helicopters.
$52,000/yrCertificate/Associate (common) | Apprenticeships | Licensure/certifications (varies)↗ Steady
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Airline Pilot
Airline Pilots fly commercial aircraft to transport passengers and cargo safely between destinations.
Typical pay
$148,000/yr
Education
Certificate/Associate (common) | Apprenticeships | Licensure/certifications (varies)
Outlook
↑ Above Average
Why this matters in Aviation
Pilots and flight crews make aviation possible.
What you’d actually do
Conduct pre-flight inspections, review weather and flight plans, operate aircraft controls, communicate with air traffic control, monitor instruments and systems, manage crew coordination, respond to emergencies, and maintain flight logs.
What can I do right now?
- Habitat for Humanity, Trade skill camps, Maker spaces, Volunteer repair
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