Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers

Job holders in this unit group navigate and pilot aircraft, prepare flight plans, authorise flight departures and arrivals, maintain radio, radar and/or visual contact with aircraft to ensure the safe movement of air traffic, check, regulate, adjust and test engines and other equipment prior to take-off and give flying lessons.


UK salary

£82,750

Average annual salary

UK employment

33,200

▲ 27.7% last 3 years