Pilot

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Professional aviators may be employed by business, for example the U.S. Mail, or work as pilots for a large or small commercial passenger line.

In the U.S. there was no national regulation of pilots until the passing of the Air Commerce Act of 1926, after which time pilots' licenses were required. Thus, many in this time period work at carnivals, stunting, selling riders, or offering local air-taxi services in and out of small airports.

Some pilots actively serve in the military. Many aviators learn to fly during their service and, as a result, still hold commissions as officers in the Armed Forces.

Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + DEX x 2

Credit Rating: 20 - 70

Suggested Contacts: Old military contacts, cabin crew, mechanics, airfield staff, carnival entertainers

Skills: Electrical Repair, Mechanical Repair, Navigate, Operate Heavy Machinery, Pilot (Aircraft), Science (Astronomy), any two other skills as personal or era specialties.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_pilot

Aviator [Classic]

An aviator is a stunt pilot, working at carnivals or offering daring leisure rides for those willing to pay. Often fame could be won by competing in organized air races, either cross-country or on fixed courses. During the twenties, Hollywood makes fair use of stunt pilots. A few aviators even find work as test pilots for aircraft manufacturers. Many aviators learned to fly during the Great War and, as a result, still hold commissions as officers in the Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard. Younger pilots have either received military training during peacetime or learned on their own.

Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4

Credit Rating: 30 - 60

Suggested Contacts: Old military contacts, other pilots, airfield mechanics, businessmen

Skills: Accounting, Electrical Repair, Listen, Mechanical Repair, Navigate, Pilot (Aircraft), Spot Hidden, any one other skill as a personal or era specialty

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_pilot