Also called: Air Show Wingwalker
Climbs out onto the wings of a flying biplane during air shows, doing stunts at 150 mph.
A wingwalker straps into a harness on the top wing, waves to crowds, hangs from the struts, and moves around the plane while the pilot loops and rolls. It takes strength, training, and nerve.
Paid per show; usually seasonal.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Trained by air show teams; fitness and courage matter most.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Only a few performers work the U.S. air show circuit.
Low risk for 10 years. A live stunt on a flying biplane can't be automated; the job depends on air-show demand, not AI.
Classes: Gymnastics or dance, PE/weight training, Theater, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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