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commercial pilot
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The primary role of a commercial pilot is to transport passengers, cargo and mail safely in aircraft. They must ensure that all safety procedures are followed as well as following federal regulations. A commercial pilot will also be responsible for pre-flighting the plane, filing flight plans, communicating with air traffic control personnel, monitoring weather conditions and maintaining accurate records. Additionally they may be required to provide customer service such as helping passengers board the plane or answering any questions they have about their flights.

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Avg Pay: $56K
Jobs: 464
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Avg Pay: $81K
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  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.)
    The number of occurrences matches with Commercial Pilot in our database.
    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Geology and Geophysics
    The number of occurrences matches with Commercial Pilot in our database.
    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,396Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Science
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    Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$11,470Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Psychology
    The number of occurrences matches with Commercial Pilot in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Strategic Studies
    The number of occurrences matches with Commercial Pilot in our database.
    Avg. Duration:18 monthsAvg. Fees:$16,536Type:Mostly part timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Commercial Pilot and Other Important Info

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12.6 years
$69K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.74 years
Experienced
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
2949 out of 4012

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Jobs to start your career in becoming a Commercial Pilot

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