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Commercial Pilots

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.

Current openings

Charter Pilot (Commercial Pilot Certificate Required) 1
Corporate Pilot 24
Executive Pilot 46
Flight Instructor (Commercial Pilots) 2

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$67,630
($32/hour)
Middle:
$95,360
($45/hour)
Up to:
$131,240
($63/hour)
Average:
$110,040
($52/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.