Airline Pilot Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

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You would hire an airline pilot to fly a plane, but their responsibilities don’t stop there. In addition to flying aircraft, pilots are typically expected to facilitate flight plans, manage the aircraft’s team during flight, and coordinate pre- and post-flight safety protocols. Airline pilots can ideally operate many different types of aircraft, including commercial or private jets. The best pilots are team players, comfortable coordinating with flight attendants as well as air traffic controllers.

You might hire an airline pilot to:

Fly a commercial or private jet
Coordinate flight plans for your aircraft
Conduct pre-flight checks

Support another pilot with flight operations

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Has earned a commercial pilot license	Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in aviation
Has logged over 2,000 hours of flight time	Three or more years as a commercial pilot
Successful completion of a certified pilot training program	Ability to speak and understand multiple languages
Experience working for an airline	Strong leadership skills
Has earned an airline transport pilot license	Experience in a related field such as aircraft engineering