We surveyed 607 commercial pilots to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical commercial pilot. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a commercial pilot?
Low
High
Working as a commercial pilot typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a commercial pilot?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a commercial pilot typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a commercial pilot?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a commercial pilot. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for commercial pilots.
Do commercial pilots work full-time or part-time?
91% of commercial pilots work in full-time roles while 9% work part-time.