Also called: Aerobatic Pilot
Performs loops, rolls, and stunts in front of crowds at airshows.
You practice your routine over a private airstrip, then travel to shows across the country, flying a 12-minute performance with smoke trails. Many airshow pilots run their own small business.
Income varies hugely; many airshow pilots have other aviation jobs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Commercial pilot certificate plus aerobatic training and FAA aerobatic competency evaluation.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Aviation/Professional Pilot.
Growing slowly. Small performance field.
Low risk for 10 years. AI cannot replace live performance in front of crowds; this stays human, though jobs are very few.
Classes: Physics, Physical education, Math, Drama or performance.
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