1. Michael Olsen. Period five. 10-16-13

2. An airline pilot's job description is to safely fly an airliner, but a pilot does much more than just fly. A typical day may start with the pilot using computer skills to check weather and flight plans.

3.  Most professional pilot jobs also prefer college, and many require it. Jobs requiring only a high school diploma include flight instructor, ferry pilot and agricultural pilot. Jobs preferring college include test and charter pilots.

4.  A degree is not always required, but a bachelor's degree may improve job prospects

5.  Airline pilots fly passengers and/or cargo on long or short-haul flights for leisure, business or commercial purposes

6.  While pilots do not take their work home with them, they are required to be prepared for tests.. Most pilots take a check ride twice a year.