Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salary in New York City, New York

Salary distribution

Where New York City airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  Less than 5 years

• On-the-job training

  Moderate-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

• Operation and Control

  Technical

  4.9 / 5

• Response Orientation

  Ability

  4.9 / 5

• Transportation

  Knowledge

  4.8 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  4.8 / 5

• Operations Monitoring

  Technical

  4.6 / 5

• Control Precision

  Ability

  4.6 / 5

• Reaction Time

  Ability

  4.3 / 5

• Near Vision

  Ability

  4.3 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.

2. 02

   Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.

3. 03

   Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

4. 04

   Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.

5. 05

   Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.

6. 06

   Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.

7. 07

   Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.

8. 08

   Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.