commercial pilot
Professional aircraft operator
A commercial pilot is licensed to fly aircraft for compensation, distinguishing them from private pilots who fly only for personal use.
Commercial pilots work for airlines, cargo carriers, charter services, or in specialized roles like crop dusting and aerial photography.
The certification requires more training and stricter medical standards than a private license.
She got her commercial pilot's license at twenty-three.
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medical clearance · crop dusting · landing · holding pattern · flight instructor · emergency procedures · air traffic control · fuel management · flight planning · flight simulator · GPS navigation · autopilot systems · aerial photography · first officer · safety audits · layover · flight hours · long-haul flights
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Licensed noncommercial aircraft operator
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Aircraft support personnel
air traffic controller · flight attendant · aircraft mechanic · baggage handler · gate agent
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