What Aviation Jobs are Available to Commercial Pilots?
- Lima Flight Team
- Oct 27
- 2 min read
A wide range of job options exist for commercial pilots. Flying for a major passenger
airline is the position most people think of first. However, many other opportunities are
also available within the industry. Here are a few examples:
Cargo pilots transport packages, goods and other freight-type items worldwide,
sometimes to remote locations accessible only by air.
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Corporate pilots fly private business aircraft for companies that may hire them full time
or use them on an as-needed, contract basis. https://pathwaystoaviation.org/job-
seekers/learn-about-careers/corporate-pilot/
Military pilots perform a variety of jobs, incl
uding transport, surveillance, and combat.
Many different sorts of aircraft are used, including helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Helicopter pilots work in several industries, such as military, tourism, agriculture, law
enforcement and news media. https://www.helicopterlinks.com/organizations/
Ferry pilots move aircraft from one location to another, such as from manufacturers to
airports or commercial buyers.
Certified flight instructors teach aviation students how to fly different aircraft and often
have the flexibility to work for themselves and create their own schedules.
Aerial firefighters participate in operations that attack fast-moving wildfires in difficult
terrain. They are able to reach fires quickly to spread water or fire retardant and support
firefighters on the ground.
Air tour pilots specialize in providing recreational scenic flights and aerial excursions for
sightseers, offering passengers a unique perspective on specific geographical areas.
They may work in exotic location near popular tourist destinations or scenic areas.
Seaplane pilots operate aircraft capable of taking off and landing on water. They may
transport passengers or cargo or may operate sightseeing tours, perform search and
rescue or assist with wildlife or weather monitoring.
Horticulture pilots, sometimes called “crop dusters” fly small aircraft at low altitudes in
order to apply fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides to agricultural fields.
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