The table below provides employment figures for Commercial Pilots by Industry. The first table presents high-level categories of industries. To view figures for specific industries, click on the name of any category.
Employment of airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Low-cost regional airlines and nonscheduled aviation services will provide the most job opportunities. Pilots seeking jobs at the major airlines will face strong competition.
