This document outlines the career goals and requirements for different pilot positions. The dream job described is a United Airlines 747 captain and check airman, requiring a 4-year degree and experience. Pay starts at $60/hour and increases up to $255/hour as a senior pilot working 3 days on and 5 days off. Regional airlines are seen as a stepping stone to the major airlines, with positions as a line check airman requiring an associate's degree and 1,500 flight hours, starting at $25/hour and increasing up to $105/hour working 4 days on with 3-4 days off. The military is also listed as an alternative path to the major airlines.

1. My dream job. Would consist of flying a 747
and being a check airman on the same plane.

2. This is where I
started my
training.
Many pilots start out flying
small planes while they learn
the basics of flying.

3. United 747
Captain and
Check airman.
This job requires:
• Minimum a 4 year degree
• Starting salary is $60.Per hour.
Potential increases are an ending
pay rate of $255./per hour plus
override while training.
• Domiciles are: Guam, Chicago,
Newark, Denver, Houston, Los
Angles, San Fransisco, Cleveland,
Washington Dulles.
• Work schedule at the senior level is
3 days on and 5 days off.
• Quality of life is high once you get
to be a senior pilot
• The upward mobility is great right
now for pilots
• Pilots have a mandator retirement at
age 65. Profit sharing and a 410K

4. My Plan B, is being a senior captain
on this plane.
(I am already employed here.)
(I am already employed here.)
• Line Check airman.
• An associates degree with 1,500 hours.
• Starting salary is:$25/hour ending $105/hour
• Benefits/perks: Fly for free, flexibility in scheduling.
• Domiciles are: CLT, ORD, IAD, LAX, PHX
• Quality of life is good. 4 days on 3-4 off.
• Upward mobility is good.
• Retirement is a basic 401K.

5. The regionals are usually the stepping stone
for someone to go to the major airlines.The
military is also another way to get to the
majors by bypassing the regional airlines.

6. The regionals are usually the stepping stone
for someone to go to the major airlines.The
military is also another way to get to the
majors by bypassing the regional airlines.