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This is an ideal career for an anlytical thinker. A pilot flies aircraft such as light planes, helicopters, or airline aircraft. A pilot may work in the private, commercial or military aviation field, and be responsible for transporting passengers, mail, or freight nationally and internationally.

Salary p/a
80k - 300k

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
Stable

Travel
High

Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors

Weekly Hours
Up to 40

Pros

Combining multiple skills to perform complex tasks
Pride of being responsible for aircraft and passengers
Financial rewards, and the view can't be beaten

Cons

The safety of the passengers and crew always on your mind
Shift work and time away from your family
Six monthly simulator tests

The Bottom Line

‘Little boys don’t grow up, their toys simply get bigger’. As a pilot, you get paid well and may well be able to retire early. However, the pressure and responsibility can be difficult to deal with, while safety is paramount. If you’re not put off by the years of experience it takes to become a pilot, the risks, and the time away from home, then piloting might be for you.

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