Astronaut Career

*A job as an Astronaut falls under the broader career category of Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers : 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.

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