Although flight crews-pilots and flight attendants-are the most visible occupations, the vast majority of the industry's employees work in ground occupations.
Senior pilots for major airlines are among the highest paid workers in the Nation.
A bachelor’s degree is increasingly required or preferred for most pilot and flight attendant jobs.
More than 45 percent of workers are members of unions or covered by a union contract.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2014-2024 Edition
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