- Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
- Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
- Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
- Contact control towers for takeoff clearances,
Airline pilot | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.
Airline pilots typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Airline pilot you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 97,608 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Airline pilot
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103,798 GBP
Average salary for full-time Airline pilot
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97,608 GBP
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103,798 GBP
Salary over time for Airline pilot
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94,182 GBP
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87,447 GBP
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87,322 GBP
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84,307 GBP
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78,221 GBP
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86,204 GBP
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97,608 GBP
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75,903 GBP
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53,152 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Airline pilot and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Airline pilot.
Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Airline pilot. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Airline pilot interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
