Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

CIP 49.0102 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

103 total including inactive

States

Across 26 states

Graduates (2024)

788

Total completions

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 26 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Oregon.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$226,600

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Job Growth

+3.9%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,855

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $10,920, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 658 (83.5%)

Female: 130 (16.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 395 (50.1%)

Certificate: 393 (49.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Enterprising

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.