Pilot vs co pilot

The differences between pilots and co pilots can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a pilot and a co pilot. Additionally, a co pilot has an average salary of $93,703, which is higher than the $83,128 average annual salary of a pilot.

The top three skills for a pilot include PIC, pilot-in-command and flight operations. The most important skills for a co pilot are FAA, PIC, and flight operations.

Pilot vs co pilot overview

	Pilot	Co Pilot
Yearly salary	$83,128	$93,703
Hourly rate	$39.97	$45.05
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	3,049	7,852
Job satisfaction	5	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Pilot vs co pilot salary

Pilots and co pilots have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pilot	Co Pilot
Average salary	$83,128	$93,703
Salary range	Between $58,000 And $118,000	Between $72,000 And $121,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	HP	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between pilot and co pilot education

There are a few differences between a pilot and a co pilot in terms of educational background:

	Pilot	Co Pilot
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Aviation	Aviation
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	SUNY Farmingdale

Pilot vs co pilot demographics

Here are the differences between pilots' and co pilots' demographics:

	Pilot	Co Pilot
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 70.7% Female, 29.3%	Male, 83.8% Female, 16.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.7% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% Asian, 2.8% White, 81.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 2.6% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 2.7% White, 82.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between pilot and co pilot duties and responsibilities

Pilot example responsibilities.

Pilot company Lear 35 and manage the department.
Manage the UAV payload on the ground and in the air to meet customer expectations.
Serve as a professional pilot managing a flight crew and ensuring safe transportation of VIP's internationally.
Supervise aircraft maintenance activity on P-3C patrol and UH-1N helicopter aircraft.
Transport people and parts to offshore facilities in VFR and IFR conditions
Serve as remote pic and visual observer on a team on various projects involving UAV applications.

Co pilot example responsibilities.

Lead performance analysis, plan test sequences, document test details, and liaise with engineers and FAA representatives.
Operate company-owned aircraft in compliance with all FAA regulations and international procedures.
Assist with all aspects of administration, logistics and equipment inventory, ensuring successful financial execution.
Conduct pilot proficiency and standardization evaluations in both A320 aircraft and simulator.

Pilot vs co pilot skills

Common pilot skills

PIC, 16%
Pilot-In-Command, 13%
Flight Operations, 8%
ATP, 7%
Helicopter, 5%
Federal Aviation, 5%

Common co pilot skills

FAA, 44%
PIC, 40%
Flight Operations, 8%
SIC, 3%
ISR, 2%
Corporate Aircraft, 1%