We surveyed 1,472 military aircrew members to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical military aircrew member. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a military aircrew member?
Low
High
Working as a military aircrew member typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a military aircrew member?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a military aircrew member typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a military aircrew member?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a military aircrew member.
Do military aircrew members work full-time or part-time?
93% of military aircrew members work in full-time roles while 7% work part-time.
Is being a military aircrew member stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for military aircrew members, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a military aircrew member?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a military aircrew member.
How competitive is the workplace for military aircrew members?
Low
High
Military aircrew members see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a military aircrew member require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Military aircrew members will see frequent time pressure on the job, likely contributing to an occasionally stressful work environment.
Are military aircrew members allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Military aircrew members rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do military aircrew members have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Military aircrew members tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a military aircrew member physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a military aircrew member may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are military aircrew members exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, military aircrew members tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a military aircrew member require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail is a vital skill for military aircrew members, as small mistakes can make or break one's ability to succeed in the career.
Does being a good military aircrew member require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a military aircrew member.