Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Pilots & Flight Engineers:
59.2%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
AI Resilience Report forAircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers
$210,020 median salary•16,400 annual openings•SOC Code: 53-2010
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers
They fly airplanes safely by controlling the aircraft and making sure everything works correctly while communicating with air traffic control.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$210,020
Jobs (2025)
154,900
Growth (2025-35)
+7.3%
Annual Openings
16,400
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
