Commercial Pilot : Most Stressful Job Career Cast USA
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Commercial Pilot : Most Stressful Job Career Cast USA
Job-related stress is on the rise again! And it’s no surprise given the slow economy and disappearing pay increases. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a job, the crush of extra responsibility and uncertainty about the future can take its toll on your health and well being.
In fact, 70% of all employees say that work is the main cause of their stress, and nearly half (49%) attribute that stress to worries about job stability, according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association. Many employees also say they’re unhappy with how little their companies are doing to help them find a work-life balance.
To avoid the most stressful jobs, consider our annual survey of salaried positions, which shows that commercial airline pilots lead the way. Danger is no stranger to pilots, which ranks as the nation’s most stressful job. Pilots on a recent Southwest Airlines flight can attest to the stress they face, after a hole ripped through the fuselage of their aircraft, forcing them to make an emergency landing in the desert. From braving potentially faulty equipment to battling tricky weather systems to facing continued terror threats, all while ensuring the safety of their passengers, airline pilots continue to be have the most stressful job year-after-year.
Our latest results also found a few salaried jobs facing even more turmoil than usual. Photojournalists (#4) and Newscasters (#5) are used to being on the edge of the action, but some became a part of the story due to the recent civil uprisings and angry protests lodged across Africa and the Middle East.
Here’s an overview of the nation’s most stressful jobs, according to our detailed analysis:
In fact, 70% of all employees say that work is the main cause of their stress, and nearly half (49%) attribute that stress to worries about job stability, according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association. Many employees also say they’re unhappy with how little their companies are doing to help them find a work-life balance.
To avoid the most stressful jobs, consider our annual survey of salaried positions, which shows that commercial airline pilots lead the way. Danger is no stranger to pilots, which ranks as the nation’s most stressful job. Pilots on a recent Southwest Airlines flight can attest to the stress they face, after a hole ripped through the fuselage of their aircraft, forcing them to make an emergency landing in the desert. From braving potentially faulty equipment to battling tricky weather systems to facing continued terror threats, all while ensuring the safety of their passengers, airline pilots continue to be have the most stressful job year-after-year.
Our latest results also found a few salaried jobs facing even more turmoil than usual. Photojournalists (#4) and Newscasters (#5) are used to being on the edge of the action, but some became a part of the story due to the recent civil uprisings and angry protests lodged across Africa and the Middle East.
Here’s an overview of the nation’s most stressful jobs, according to our detailed analysis:
Stress Rank: 199
Stress Score: 59.53
Hiring Outlook Rank: 91 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 9
Income: $106,153.00
The pressure is high for commercial airline pilots. They are not only expected to guarantee the safety of passengers, but to also keep their flights on-time, even when flying in inclement weather. A pilot's irregular working hours and routes lead to continual layovers in various cities and, often, to jet lag.
2. Public Relations Officer
Stress Rank: 198
Stress Score: 47.60
Hiring Outlook Rank: 111 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 9
Income: $90,160.00
Public Relations Officers are responsible for creating and maintaining a positive image with the public for many companies and government agencies. They typically are responsible for giving presentations and making speeches, often in front of large crowds. This highly-competitive field and tight deadlines keep stress at high-levels for specialists. Some PR officers, also, are required to interact with potentially hostile members of the media.
3. Corporate Executive (Senior)
Stress Rank: 197
Stress Score: 47.41
Hiring Outlook Rank: 143 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 11
Income: $161,141.00
Corporate Executives are in charge of formulating the policies and strategies for their companies, while also directing the operations. Senior executives are expected to have in depth knowledge in many different fields at once. They face pressure to make company-wide decisions that can have far-reaching effects for the employees.
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The pressure is high for aircraft Engineers. They are not only expected to guarantee the safety of passengers and pilots, but to also keep their flights on-time, even when working outside in inclement weather, with inadequate equipment lack of spares whilst the pilots sit in their nice warm flight deck drinking coffee complaining they've done 80 hours this month, when the Engineer has done 80 this week!
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Just so you everyone understands. Pilots refer to flight hours. That is when the parking brake has been released to when it is set again when on the gate. As a general rule pilots put in 3 hours work for 1 hour pay(pre and post flight duties and ground time in between flights are not paid). Hence comparing 80 hours that a pilot works to other professions is like comparing apples to oranges. Some airlines have duty rigs which then guarentees pay in the event they sit around the airport all day long in between flights. ie. 1 hour flight, sitting 7 hours and then 1 hour flight home would pay only 2 hours unless you have duty rigs which then would pay 1+7+1 = 9 hours duty. You devide that by 3 and get 3 hours pay for the day.
But you are right. Engineers do work hard. Long hours, technical issues, hot airplanes and ramps. I do appreciate the work that you do and providing a safe aircraft for us to fly. Both engineers and pilots are necessary for a safe flight.
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But you are right. Engineers do work hard. Long hours, technical issues, hot airplanes and ramps. I do appreciate the work that you do and providing a safe aircraft for us to fly. Both engineers and pilots are necessary for a safe flight.
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We're on the same side here spannersatcx, try not to get upset at us. Most of us respect the engineering team.
What I can't understand is how PR Officer (eg. Tony the Liar in 2001) & Corporate Executive (eg. Roads, Tony the Liar, Fillup Chin, Turdball - the list goes on) got such a high ranking. There's got to be hundreds of jobs more stressful.
Let's start a list of jobs more stressful than PR Officer & Corporate Executive:
HAECO engineer
Chinese coal miner
CX Cabin Crew dealing with abusive pax
Come on gang, add to the list......
What I can't understand is how PR Officer (eg. Tony the Liar in 2001) & Corporate Executive (eg. Roads, Tony the Liar, Fillup Chin, Turdball - the list goes on) got such a high ranking. There's got to be hundreds of jobs more stressful.
Let's start a list of jobs more stressful than PR Officer & Corporate Executive:
HAECO engineer
Chinese coal miner
CX Cabin Crew dealing with abusive pax
Come on gang, add to the list......
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Originally Posted by spannersatcx
The pressure is high for aircraft Engineers
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Credit to engineers where due though, if they make a mistake and the plane crashes, not only do they lose their job but they can end up in prison for criminal negligence. I would say that would be stressful wouldn't you?
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It was supposed to be tongue in cheek. Just trying to have a bit of fun, and you all bit!
I know I couldn't sit on my backside for 8 hours pressing a few buttons and talking to ATC, earning all that money........
I know I couldn't sit on my backside for 8 hours pressing a few buttons and talking to ATC, earning all that money........
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Rubbish;
This " commercial flying is stressful " stuff is absolute rubbish. Many years ago as a junior F/O on DC-3s I was with an English expatriate Captain who had flown through world war two and the Berlin air lift. We were descending into Kuching on the west coast of British North Borneo and he turned to me and said ( with something of a cagey smile ) " I'd do this job for half the money but dont you tell anybody " . My reply to him was " and so would I "
Thirty years later and after many long haul hours spent looking down I had not changed my mind. AND I dont remember any undue stress!!
Prince of Dzun.
Thirty years later and after many long haul hours spent looking down I had not changed my mind. AND I dont remember any undue stress!!
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I know I couldn't sit on my backside for 8 hours pressing a few buttons and talking to ATC, earning all that money........
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Hey Spanners, I know you were only trying to wind us up, and you got another bite from the Messiah, but most here know you as a good guy and you won't get as many bites as you might think.
That said, of all the assorted people we are obliged to interact with in the course of our day, you spanner wielding grease monkeys are about the only guys we trust and respect.
The assorted paper shufflers, jobs-worths, and mini-managers are really nothing more than hurdles and obstacles to be overcome or get knocked over in our quest to provide service from the heart - which we know as getting the SLF from A to B in one piece, hopefully in less battered shape than some of our competition.
Is it stressful? - yes it can be for a variety of weather and technical reasons which are often outside our control. However, sadly for some it is when management interference starts to impinge on flt safety, at which point hopefully leadership, airmanship and just plain old common bloody sense takes over. Just needs balls and backbone to stand up for what you know is right and safe - stuff the outside interference, and the problems become manageable. Monday morning quarterbacks occasionally have to be dealt with, but by then the SLF are safe on the ground, and that's what we get paid for.
But Spanners, would I want your job? I reckon it's way too stressful for a button puncher like me! It's all yours mate
That said, of all the assorted people we are obliged to interact with in the course of our day, you spanner wielding grease monkeys are about the only guys we trust and respect.
The assorted paper shufflers, jobs-worths, and mini-managers are really nothing more than hurdles and obstacles to be overcome or get knocked over in our quest to provide service from the heart - which we know as getting the SLF from A to B in one piece, hopefully in less battered shape than some of our competition.
Is it stressful? - yes it can be for a variety of weather and technical reasons which are often outside our control. However, sadly for some it is when management interference starts to impinge on flt safety, at which point hopefully leadership, airmanship and just plain old common bloody sense takes over. Just needs balls and backbone to stand up for what you know is right and safe - stuff the outside interference, and the problems become manageable. Monday morning quarterbacks occasionally have to be dealt with, but by then the SLF are safe on the ground, and that's what we get paid for.
But Spanners, would I want your job? I reckon it's way too stressful for a button puncher like me! It's all yours mate
