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CAREER PROFILE

Air Pilots

Air pilots fly airplanes or helicopters to move people and goods safely from one place to another. Depending on the job, they may also help with search and rescue, aerial surveys, crop spraying, or flight testing. Pilots often work as captain or first officer, making important decisions and leading the crew during flight. This career suits students who enjoy math, physics, computers, clear communication, and careful teamwork.

EDUCATION ROUTEMultiple pathways
WORK STYLEVaries by role
CAREER FIELDTransportation, Distribution and Logistics

HOW TO GET THERE

Typical pathway

Pathway details are still being reviewed by an editor.

THE WORK

What you may do

Legacy duties

  • Fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters to transport passengers and freight
  • Provide services such as search and rescue, aerial surveying or spraying and crop dusting
  • Direct activities of aircraft crew during flight, as captain of aircraft
  • Co-pilot aircraft and perform captain's duties if required, as first officer
  • Test new aircraft to evaluate aircraft performance
  • Train pilots to use new equipment, or prepare them for examination to re-validate or upgrade existing licences.

SKILLS TO BUILD

Skills used in this Career

Business ManagementCustomer RelationsMechanical and computer skillsReport Writing

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