Profile of a United Airlines Captian

Profile of A United Airlines Captain: Unfortunately, the publics' perception of the airline pilot is that of a glorified bus driver. The public has a vulgar lack of respect for the demanding responsibilities of the airline pilot. This lack of respect is due to an overall lack of knowledge of aviation on the part of the public. The following text is an example of the skills required of an airline pilot in an average day …

…publics' demand for transportation. One must follow a grueling method in order to become an airline pilot, due to the responsibilities demanded by the position. It is a long, hard, road to become an airline pilot. Once attained, the job has its benefits: average pay of $150,000, work two weekends a month, and actually enjoy your job. If one is an aviation enthusiast, the position of an airline pilot may be a career choice to consider.