Is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in Ohio

Median annual—

Mean annual$277,580

Range (10th to 90th)Not published

Ohio employment1,070

State vs nationalNot comparable

Salary distribution

Where Ohio airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Real disclosed salaries

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Ohio: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 14 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $228,044. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	2	$184,361
Level II — qualified	4	$233,044
Level III — experienced	2	$225,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Ohio. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL	LONG HAUL FIRST OFFICER	9	$231,088
JetSelect, LLC	Captain and Flight Operations Manager	3	$225,000
ABX Air, Inc.	Airline Pilot	1	$487,240
Red Wing Aeroplane, LLC	Program and Global Standards Manager	1	$225,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Airline Pilot at ABX Air, Inc.
$487,240
WilmingtonDecided Nov 18, 2025I-202-25314-394168
Captain and Flight Operations Manager at JetSelect, LLC
$235,000
ColumbusWage Level IIDecided Aug 22, 2025I-203-25227-245066
LONG HAUL FIRST OFFICER at AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL
$260,000
WILMINGTONWage Level IIDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-173769
Program and Global Standards Manager at Red Wing Aeroplane, LLC
$225,000
ColumbusWage Level IIIDecided Dec 30, 2024I-203-24354-557639
Program and Global Standards Manager at JetSelect, LLC
$225,000
ColumbusWage Level IIIDecided Dec 23, 2024I-203-24351-547428
CAPTAIN at AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL
$307,840
WILMINGTONDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-173789
LONG HAUL FIRST OFFICER at AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL
$187,200
WILMINGTONWage Level IDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-173736
FIRST OFFICER at AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL
$181,522
WILMINGTONDecided Jun 12, 2025I-200-25156-058250

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay by experience level in Ohio

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers specialties in Ohio

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 9 certified offers. The most common variant is LONG HAUL FIRST OFFICER at a median of $222,976.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
LONG HAUL FIRST OFFICER	AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL	3	$222,976
CAPTAIN	AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL	3	$307,154
FIRST OFFICER	AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL	3	$181,522

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Ohio over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Not enough history to render a trend yet. Check back after the next refresh.

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)

01
Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
02
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
03
Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
04
Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
05
Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
06
Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
07
Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
08
Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+3.9%

Projected annual openings

—

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.