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A Flight Operator is the personnel who operates an aircraft while in flight. Their role is to coordinate all technical and operational factors for a successful flight such as the weather, overflight permits, route planning, aircraft performance, airport facilities, the aircraft's technical condition, and fuel requirements. Their responsibilities are to deal with unforeseen circumstances in a legal, safe and cost-effective manner, liaise with all crew, communicate all changes to stations, and book hotel and tickets for charter flights.

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Avg Pay: $40K
Jobs: 28
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Avg Pay: $56K
Jobs: 2,115

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  • Bachelor Degree in High School Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,149Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Counseling Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:50 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,069Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Aeronautics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$38,229Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Aerospace Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,629Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Flight Operator and Other Important Info

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4.3 years
$48K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
2.32 years
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3
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