An aeroplane pilot reading a flight plan
Aeroplane pilots fly aircraft carrying people or goods.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaiwhakarere mahi, he rere waka rererangi hei kawe tangata, kawe taonga hoki.
Entry Requirements
The first step in becoming an aeroplane pilot is obtaining your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
Pay
Pay for aeroplane pilots varies depending on the pilot's employer, position, the type and size of the plane they fly, the route they travel, and the pilot's seniority at their company.
Job Outlook
Demand for pilots is affected by the strength of the economy and the tourism industry.
