The terms "commercial pilot" and "airline pilot" are often used interchangeably, but they can refer to different roles, depending on context:
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Commercial Pilot:
- A commercial pilot is someone who holds a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), which allows them to be paid for flying.
- This type of pilot can operate a variety of aircraft for purposes such as charter flights, flight training, agricultural flying, or aerial photography. They are not necessarily restricted to flying for an airline.
- They can work in various industries and may operate smaller aircraft, such as private planes or smaller commercial aircraft.
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Airline Pilot:
- An airline pilot specifically flies for a commercial airline, transporting passengers or cargo.
- They typically hold an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), which is the highest level of pilot certification.
- Airline pilots generally fly larger aircraft, and their jobs often require them to work for established airline companies like Delta, United, or Lufthansa.
In short, while all airline pilots are commercial pilots (since they are paid for their flying), not all commercial pilots are airline pilots, as commercial pilots can fly for various other types of aviation businesses.
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