Notes on employment for Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
- The best opportunities for jobs will be with the regional airlines and business aviation.
- Pilots usually start with smaller commuter and regional airlines to acquire the experience needed to qualify for higher paying jobs with national airlines.
- Most pilots traditionally have learned to fly in the military, but growing numbers have college degrees with flight training from civilian flying schools that are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
More information on Aircraft pilots and flight engineers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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