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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Battle Creek, Michigan

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers on average make:
$314,080 ($151.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
10
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
increase to 11.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Air Force Pilot, Airbus Captain, Aircraft Captain, Aircraft Pilot, Airline Captain, Airline Pilot, Airline Pilot Flight Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, Airplane Pilot, Army Helicopter Pilot

Tools Used

Aileron trim switches, Airborne collision avoidance systems ACAS, Aircraft data loaders, Anti-skid control systems, Attitude heading reference systems AHRS, Autobrakes, Automatic direction finder ADF radio systems, Automatic landing systems, Autopilot systems, Brake management systems

Tasks

  • Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
  • Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
  • Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Self-Control, Cooperation, Stress Tolerance, Integrity, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Leadership, Initiative

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