pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

The main job of an Aerial Survey Pilot is to fly planes equipped with various sensors. They follow specific GPS coordinates to collect data that is downloaded after the flight.

The primary responsibility of a Corporate Pilot is to transport people by plane for a company. They can work full time for a company with a corporate jet, or they might fly for a company that rents planes to companies.