Commercial Pilots

You can fly helicopters and other fixed-wing aircraft for charter or other non-regular routes as a pilot. This position calls for a Commercial Pilot's license. Such pilots are also found in the air ambulance and charter industries.

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Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Critical decision making
Communication with others
Physical demands
Leadership
Competition for this position

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