verissa mesa
Student, Musician, and Editor in Henderson, NV
Hey, I’m Verissa. I’m a student living in Henderson, NV. I am a fan of music, travel, and hiking. I’m also interested in animals and outdoors.
Dream Job: My dream job is to be a pilot for an airline.
Why does this career interest you?
This career interesting to me because I think it's crazy how a person can fly a big metal machine into the clouds to different places around the world.
Education Requirements: Pass FAA written exam for private pilot, have a Bachelors degree in any field, 1500 hours of flight time logged, and a valid commercial pilot certificate
Average Salary:$99k
Five Skills:
- understanding of math and physics (know the angles the plane needs to be at and make calculated decisions)
- Know how the aircraft they're flying works (understand technical info.)
- spatial awareness and coordination (safety)
- strong communication skills (teamwork)
- ability to think quick and make decisions under pressure (when difficult situations come up)
Picture Link:https://www.liveabout.com/important-skills-pilots-acquire-282950