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Occupational Report
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers (53-2011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating and certification in specific aircraft type used. Include aircraft instructors with similar certification.
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Employment Outlook
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
Educational Requirements
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
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 Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
- Adjust To Variables On Transportation Routes
- Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
- Apply Geographic Knowledge
- Apply Local And Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation
- Apply Meteorology Theory To Aircraft Navigation
- Apply Visual Flight Procedures
- Concentrate Amid Noise And Distraction
- 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 Gauges And Instruments On Aircraft
- Navigate Aircraft
- Operate Flight Equipment
- 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
- Quickly Recall Information On Many Aircraft
- 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 Basic Mathematics
- Use Calculus
- Use Geometry
- Use Navigation Technology And Equipment
- Verify Cargo And Passenger Distribution On Aircraft
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Airline Pilots, Copilots, And Flight Engineers
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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