Airline Commercial Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance, aircraft flight systems and controls, flight crew operations and procedures, radio communications, navigation procedures and systems, airways safety and traffic regulations, and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to sit for the FAA commercial and airline aircrew examinations. Is Airline Commercial Professional Pilot and Flight Crew the right major for you?
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Airline Commercial Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$115,300

Median Hourly Wage

$55.43*

Total Employed Nationally

68,580


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.