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3. Pilot and In-Flight Engineer

Flying commercial aircraft carries with it a specific set of challenges. Pilots and in-flight engineers often work on constantly changing schedules including overnight layovers. Inclement weather can cause issues like decreased visibility, and busy airspace can increase the risk of collisions. These factors greatly increase the chance of human error. The fatality rate is about 55.5 out of 100,000 which is the third-highest.

dangerous jobs engineer pilot Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images

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