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Occupational Report for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots (53-2012) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Pilot and navigate the flight of small fixed or rotary winged aircraft, primarily for the transport of cargo and passengers. Requires Commercial Rating. Include aircraft instructors with similar certification.

Employment Outlook for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Puma Pilots 8/30/10 McMinnville Evergreen International Aviation
B747-200 Fleet Captain 8/23/10 McMinnville Evergreen International Aviation
A/MH-6 Maintenance Test Pilot (Fort Campbell, KY) 8/20/10 Portland URS Corporation
Maintenance Test Pilot (Fort Lewis, WA) 8/20/10 Portland URS Corporation
State of Oregon License Information for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $33,733 $41,057 $64,215 $80,831 $93,870 $63,504
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 44,669 54,154 59,531 64,908 74,420 60,600
Multnomah / Washington 36,891 56,553 76,365 90,638 112,068 73,761
Lane 37,228 48,618 79,075 87,584 92,980 70,164
Jackson / Josephine 43,352 54,397 60,297 65,840 71,492 58,546
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 31,914 34,021 37,457 48,188 60,576 42,653
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 626 666 40 6.4% 4 22 26
Multnomah / Washington 245 285 40 16.3% 4 9 13
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 181 181 0 0.0% 0 6 6
Jackson / Josephine 103 110 7 6.8% 1 4 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 56 68 12 21.4% 1 2 3
Lane 40 41 1 2.5% 0 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 31 33 2 6.5% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 22 22 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 14 14 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 13 13 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 10 10 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clackamas 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 626
Total, All Industries Private 610
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 173
Forestry and Logging Private 121
Logging Private 121
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry Private 52
Support Activities for Crop Production Private 32
Support Activities for Forestry Private 20
Manufacturing Private 13
Wholesale Trade Private 13
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 13
Transportation and Warehousing Private 189
Air Transportation Private 81
Nonscheduled Air Transportation Private 81
Support Activities for Transportation Private 103
Support Activities for Air Transportation Private 103
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 18
Educational Services Private 132
Technical and Trade Schools Private 132
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 63
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 63
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 63
Total, All Industries Local 15
Educational Services Local 14
Educational Requirements for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots
  • Adjust To Variables On Transportation Routes
  • Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
  • Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
  • Apply Geographic Knowledge
  • Apply Local And Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation
  • Apply Meteorology Theory To Aircraft Navigation
  • Apply Visual Flight Procedures
  • Ensure Aircraft Safety
  • Evaluate Pilots For Proficiency
  • Explain Traffic And Transportation Situations Concisely
  • Flight Test New And Altered Aircraft
  • Follow Aviation Emergency Procedures
  • Follow Aviation Regulations
  • Follow Established Traffic And Transportation Procedures
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Keep Detailed Flight Records And Logs
  • Monitor And Operate Flight Instruments
  • Monitor And Report On Traffic Conditions
  • Monitor Gauges And Instruments On Aircraft
  • Navigate Aircraft
  • Operate Aerial Photography Equipment
  • Operate Crop Dusting Equipment
  • Operate Emergency Fire And Rescue Equipment And Vehicles
  • Operate Flight Equipment
  • Operate Helicopters
  • Operate Navigation Equipment
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Perform In-Flight Repairs
  • Perform Minor Aircraft Maintenance
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting
  • Pilot Aircraft
  • Plan And Organize Flight Patterns
  • Plan And Schedule Aircraft Maintenance
  • Practice Emergency Fire Fighting And Rescue Preparedness Procedures
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Maps
  • Read Navigation Charts
  • Read, Speak And Understand English For Aviation Communications
  • Respond To In-Flight Data
  • Search For Overdue Aircraft
  • Supervise Pre And Post Flight Procedures
  • Teach Flight School
  • Use Algebra
  • Use And Maintain Fire Suppression Equipment
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Navigation Technology And Equipment
  • Use Rescue Procedures
  • Use Spray Application Equipment
  • Verify Cargo And Passenger Distribution On Aircraft
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Commercial Pilots, Except Airline Pilots matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers 74%
Airfield Operations Specialists 32%
Air Traffic Controllers 31%