Top 5 High Paying Airline Jobs (That Don't Require A Degree)

There are several careers in the airline industry that can pay over $100,000 per year and do not require a college degree. Here are some examples:

Air Traffic Controller: Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of air traffic to ensure the safety of flights. They typically need an associate degree, and they must complete a training program from the Federal Aviation Administration. The median annual salary for air traffic controllers in the United States was $124,540 in May 2020.

Commercial Pilot: Commercial pilots fly aircraft for airlines, corporations, or other organizations. While a degree is not required, pilots must have a commercial pilot's license, which requires extensive training and flight experience. The median annual salary for commercial pilots in the United States was $130,420 in May 2020.

Aircraft Mechanic: Aircraft mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft. They typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, and they may complete on-the-job training or vocational training. The median annual salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the United States was $66,680 in May 2020, but some experienced mechanics can earn over $100,000 annually.

Flight Dispatcher: Flight dispatchers plan and monitor flights, taking into account weather, air traffic, and other factors. They typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, and they may complete on-the-job training or vocational training. The median annual salary for flight dispatchers in the United States was $53,940 in May 2020, but some experienced dispatchers can earn over $100,000 annually.

Ramp Supervisor: Ramp supervisors oversee ground crew activities such as baggage handling, fueling, and aircraft towing. They typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, and they may complete on-the-job training or vocational training. The median annual salary for first-line supervisors of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators in the United States was $62,600 in May 2020, but some experienced ramp supervisors can earn over $100,000 annually.

It's important to note that salaries can vary depending on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skills, and industry. Additionally, some of these jobs may require additional training or certifications beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.

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[MatthewChavez_]

Great breakdown of these careers. I wonder if using a service like Resubot could help streamline the application process for these roles.

[DanielRuiz_]

I’ve always thought about working in aviation but didn't know where to start. This video gave me some solid insights.

[kennethcruz]

This is super helpful for anyone looking to break into the aviation industry without a degree. I had no idea air traffic controllers could earn that much.

[johnskovran]

Air traffic cintrollers typically are government employees.

[JohnPeterKim]

Interesting to see how many high-paying jobs don't require a college degree. I might consider becoming a flight dispatcher.

[allahisenough]

Bro an aircraft mechanic gotta do so much testing to get an A&P license. So it’s pretty much as hard as getting a degree

[dabom]

Now I could be wrong but when I was in the air force one of my supervisors who was getting out at the same time as me said that he was going to collage to get a degree to become a pilot so either I misunderstood what he was saying or at least one of the things in this video is wrong we were aircraft mechanics and I gotta be honest wouldn't recommend it