Career Options
Transitioning Pilot Career Options
The cliché thing to do is leave the military and become a commercial pilot. That is only one option out of many that are available. Additionally, some times the need for a stable lifestyle and home life trumps the need to continue flying. That is when you need more options.
Flying Options
Commercial Airline Pilot
Cargo Pilot
Regional Pilot
Fractional Pilot
Corporate/Business Pilot
Private Charter Pilot
Contract Pilot
U.S. Customs & Boarder Protection
Government Contract Pilot
International Airline Pilot
Air Ambulance Pilot
Law Enforcement Pilot
Flight School Instructor Pilot
Air Taxi Pilot
Skydiving Pilot
Sightseeing/ Air Tour Pilot
Banner Pilot
Civil Air Patrol Pilot
Alaskan Bush Pilot
Traffic Pilot
Georeferencing Pilot
Agricultural Pilot
FAA Pilot
Government Agency Pilot
Firefighting Pilot
Test Pilot
Aerial Mapping Pilot
Aircraft Ferrying Pilot
Minimal / Non-Flying Options
Flight School Ground Instructor
Simulator Flight Instructor
FAA Aviation Safety Inspector
Drone Pilot
Flight Operations Controller
Dispatcher
Operations Scheduler