Career Details

Flight Engineer

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Engineer certification is a senior-level certification. Flight engineers, sometimes called second officers, are technical experts who are thoroughly familiar with the operation and function of various airplane components. The principal function of the flight engineer is to assist the pilots in the operation of the airplane. The Flight Engineer certification has six ratings: Flight Engineer Turbojet/Basic; Flight Engineer Turboprop/Basic; Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine/Basic; Flight Engineer Turbojet; Flight Engineer Turboprop; and Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine. Candidates must meet FAA's academic and experience eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass both the written and practical exams.

Certifying Organization

Federal Aviation Administration

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Certificates

Certificate name

Airline Transport Pilot

Certifying Organization

Federal Aviation Administration

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

UAS Lab: Intermediate Flight

Certifying Organization

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Type

Core

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Median Annual Income

$75,020

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Median Annual Income

$58,920

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.

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First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants

Median Annual Income

$60,510

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Supervise and coordinate activities of passenger attendants.

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Commercial Pilots

Median Annual Income

$113,080

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

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.

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Air Traffic Controllers

Median Annual Income

$137,380

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

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Airfield Operations Specialists

Median Annual Income

$51,140

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.

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Locomotive Engineers

Median Annual Income

$74,770

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Median Annual Income

$88,730

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

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Aircraft Service Attendants

Median Annual Income

$39,110

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.

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Aviation Inspectors

Median Annual Income

$87,290

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.

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