18E4Z Experimental Test Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot, Other: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Experimental Test Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot, Other designation to Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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$232,140
Median national pay for Airline Pilot, Copilot, and Flight Engineer
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
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.
Typical national pay$182,280–$384,440Median $232,140 · BLS OEWS 2025
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O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
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Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
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Airline Pilot, Copilot, and Flight Engineer
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Summary
Pilot navigating fixed-wing aircraft for passenger and cargo transport, adhering to flight plans and regulations while monitoring systems and communicating with control towers. Inspects aircraft and collaborates with crew during operations
Experience
Airline Pilot, Copilot, and Flight Engineer
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Started engines, operated controls, and piloted airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans and regulations
Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights
Used instrumentation to guide flights when visibility was poor
Inspected aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists
Contacted control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment
Worked as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings
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Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
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