Air Pilots

(NOC 2271)
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What do Air Pilots do?

Air pilots fly fixed wing aircraft and helicopters to provide air transportation and other services such as crop spraying and aerial surveying.

How to become: Air Pilots

People in this occupation must complete high school, graduate from a certified flying or aviation school and have a commercial pilot's licence. Many recent entrants have a community college diploma.

People in this occupation may require a university degree or college diploma.

Pilots may need additional licences or endorsements to fly different types of aircraft.

Some employers may provide structured training for pilots and flight engineers.

Flight instructors require Transport Canada ratings and endorsements to provide instruction on different types of aircraft.

Where to study for a career as: Air Pilots

Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Aviation Management Bachelor
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Management and Organizational Studies - Commercial Aviation Management Bachelor; Honours
Geography and Environment and Commercial Aviation Bachelor; Honours
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University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Science and Aviation Bachelor; Honours
Geography and Aviation Bachelor; Honours
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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Aerospace Systems Engineering with Pilot Studies Bachelor; Honours
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RMIT University
Melbourne CBD, AU

Related Program(s):
Pilot Training Bachelor
Aviation Bachelor
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Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Aviation Certificate
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Modified on April 06, 2022

How much do Air Pilots make?

Low:
$41,600
Average:
$93,330
High:
$152,942

Job openings for Air Pilots

Job Seekers:
9,200
Job Openings:
14,000