Salary guide
Commercial Pilot
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £120,000
- Working hours
- Variable
AviationTransport
- The UK’s first commercial flight was in 1919
Other names this job is known by
- Airline Pilot
- Flight Crew
Key responsibilities
- Fly commercial or cargo aircraft on scheduled or chartered flights
- Prepare and review flight plans, weather reports, and fuel requirements
- Conduct pre-flight checks and brief crew
Skills and qualifications required
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- ATPL for airlines
- Medical certificate
- Flight training and exams
- Strong technical and communication skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Captain
- Training Captain
- Flight Operations Manager
- Airline Management
How to get the job
- Meet educational and medical requirements
- Complete flight training
- Pass exams for licences
- Build flying hours
- Apply to airlines and pass selection processes
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