What is the job description of an airline pilot?
An airline pilot is a highly trained professional who flies airplanes to transfer passengers and cargo. A pilot must possess exceptional skill, gained from rigorous training either in the military or at civilian flight schools.RolesAn airline pilot navigates and pilots aircraft, according to the Occupational Information Network. He works as part of a flight team with other crew members. He coordinates flight plans with air traffic controllers, such as takeoff clearances, using radio equipment. He steers aircraft along planned routes. He may even create flight plans.SalaryAccording to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2008 Employment and Wages data, airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers made a median annual salary of $111,680.EmploymentAccording to the BLS data, scheduled air transportation hired the most airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers, and offered an average annual salary of $123,500.EnvironmentAccording to the BLS, airline pilots spend much of their time away
