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What You'll Do: As an airline pilot, you'll operate aircraft for the purpose of transporting human passengers from place to place. Flying is one of the most popular and probably the safest method of transportation available today, and trained pilots are needed so people can get to their destinations quickly and safely. While both fly planes, airline pilots and commercial pilots are not the same. The latter transport goods, treat crops, or go on rescue missions while your focus is getting people to where they want to be.

You'll probably be employed by an airline company, but you could also be an employee of the federal government or the owner of your own flight school or charter company. If you work for an airline company, you'll likely fly an average of 80 hours a month and spend the rest of the time doing administrative work. Your schedule will probably be very irregular, and you'll probably exchange shifts with other pilots frequently. Stay employed for a number of years, and you'll have more power to determine your schedule.

Education and Training: A formal education is not necessary for becoming an airline pilot, although it is probably the most common route today. There are two major ways to qualify for a commercial pilot's license: having received training from previous military service or attending a flight academy certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. Those who have bachelor's degrees and coursework in math, English, physics, and engineering will have an advantage when it comes to landing a job.

Prospective pilots need to be 18 years of age at a minimum and have completed at least 250 hours of supervised flight training. A number of psychological tests must also be passed before one is hired. After getting the job, further training lasting several weeks to several months must be completed. Continuing education is required every year, and a number of other certifications may be required depending on the employer.

The Future: The Airline and Commercial Pilot profession is expected to grow at about 11% through 2020.

The Pay: Annual salaries for Airline and Commercial Pilots in the U.S. range from $34,800 to $119,600, with the average median annual wage hitting $105,500 in 2011 as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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