Pilot control operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between pilot control operators and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $34,791 average annual salary of a pilot control operator.

The top three skills for a pilot control operator include FAA, traffic control and radar. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Pilot control operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Pilot Control Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$34,791	$39,626
Hourly rate	$16.73	$19.05
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	62,899	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Pilot control operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Pilot control operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pilot Control Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$34,791	$39,626
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between pilot control operator and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a pilot control operator and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Pilot Control Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Aviation	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	-

Pilot control operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between pilot control operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Pilot Control Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.9% Female, 21.1%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 8.2% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between pilot control operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Pilot control operator example responsibilities.

Develop and manage a comprehensive vendor qualification program to support the GMP manufacture of vaccine products.
Lead autonomous deployments throughout the Caribbean.
Implement backup and recovery of system bootloaders via Fastbooot, ADB and Odin.
Enter nominations into SCADA and work with various pipeline companies on ensuring they get their product in timely, safe manner.
Provide office support to take reservations, schedule private dining parties, and serve as receptionist in back office of restaurant.
Institutionalize corporate SOX process for non-recurring engineering revenue.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Pilot control operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common pilot control operator skills

FAA, 60%
Traffic Control, 20%
Radar, 7%
Federal Aviation, 7%
ISR, 3%
Customer Service, 3%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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