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Commercial Pilot Job Outlook
Is now a good time?Commercial Pilot Jobs
Commercial pilot jobs are expected to grow 12% from 2008 to 2018, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the population grows, new markets emerge, and the economy expands, commercial operators will have to respond with more aircraft, more routes, and more pilots. Since seniority is one of the primary factors affecting a commercial pilot's chances for advancement, the sooner you get hired, the better. Read more about commercial pilot salaries.
Commercial Pilot Career Path
When applying for any pilot job, the more flight hours you've accumulated the better chance you'll have of being hired. Most commercial pilots start out doing flight training either at a local flight school or at the flight training academy or college attended. Flight training allows newly-minted commercial pilots to build up flight hours quickly. Most flight academies have hiring programs in place so that graduates can transition into flight instructor jobs quickly after graduation. Be sure to check with your flight school to find out if you can get a commercial pilot job with them upon graduation.
Commercial Pilot Careers
After you've accumulated a significant number of flight hours, you can begin applying for other commercial pilot jobs, such as aerial photography, geologic surveys, firefighting, cargo operations, banner towing, sightseeing, air taxi, charter, corporate aviation, and even co-pilot for a regional airline. Get more information about earning a commercial pilot license.
Commercial Pilot Job Links
Airline Transport Professionals - 26 U.S. Flight Training Locations -
ATP has been the leader in multi-engine flight training for over 20 years. ATP's quality instruction speaks for itself; we are the only company that has you flying as PIC nationwide, in an airline-style environment, in $500,000 aircraft.
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University of North Dakota - 4 U.S. Flight School Locations -
From the most technologically advanced simulators to the world's largest collegiate training fleet, UND's state-of-the-art facilities provide our students with a training experience second to none. This means your degree program will prepare you for your career and your life. Veterans - you potentially have access to over $100,000 in GI Bill education benefits.
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Aerosim Flight Academy - Sanford, Florida
Aerosim Flight Academy is a top-tier flight school that was originally created by the airlines (Comair/Delta). Because our training structure was developed by the airlines, our instruction is rooted in the discipline required to turn students into successful airline pilots. Aerosim is proud to offer U.S. military veterans VA benefits.
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