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Expert: Ned Dolan - 9/19/2008


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Which is the best paying piloting career?
What is the difference between an Air-line pilot and a commercial pilot?

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Hi Edward,

In general flying for major scheduled international carriers are the better paying jobs. Of course there are exceptions to any generalities.

A commercial pilot is one who is qualified to fly passengers or cargo for hire.

Airline pilots are all commercial pilots of course. They also have additional ratings to fly large airplanes.

Hope this helps.   Ned  

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Ned Dolan

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38 years as a professional pilot. Worked as an instructor for a major airline, as a tow pilot towing gliders and flew international routes until 1998. Do not know much about the maintenance end of the business.

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Teaching new Captains the skills and knowledge needed to occupy the position. Helping develop procedures for use in a new airplane type. (B757)

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