Career path
Pilot
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Attention & InhibitionCentral
Your ability to focus on the relevant signal and resist responding to distractions.
- IndependenceCentral
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- SupportCentral
How much you value supportive management and clear company policies.
- RelationshipsCentral
How much you value co-worker connection and helping others through your work.
- Working ConditionsCentral
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
- AchievementCentral
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Business & operations
- Job titles you'll see
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Airline Pilot · Commercial Pilots · Pilot
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