How many pilots are there in the US?

Answer 1

In 2014 in America (latest statistics available), there were a total of 593,499 pilots certified by the FAA. In 2008 in America (for comparison with Canada), there were a total of 613,746 pilots certified by the FAA. In 2008 in Canada, (last statistics available), there were a total of 64,932 pilots certified by Transport Canada. In both countries, very roughly 0.2% of the population are pilots. That's very roughly 1 in 500 civilians. Military pilots are not included. In 2010 in the UK, there were 21,063 civil aircraft registered, and about 28,000 Private Pilots, and 10,000 certified glider pilots.

Answer 2

Depending on the type of flight there is anywhere from 1-4. Only 1 pilot is needed to fly small aircraft like a Cessna, on your average commercial flight there will be 2 the pilot and his co-pilot, On long international flights there can be up to 4 because there are Federal restrictions on the amount of time a pilot can be "at the stick", also on longer flights there is generally a Navigator to go along with the pilot and co-pilot.

Answer 3

In 2014, there were a total of 593,499 pilots certified by the FAA.

Answer 4

Statistics say that there are 65,000-67,000 pilots world wide. (commercial pilots)

Answer 5

Its hard to tell the exact number but in percentage only 4% of all people in the Air Force are actually pilots.

Answer 6

a lot