Taking off from, rising above, and landing on rooftops both in movies and in real life, Helicopter Pilots live the thrill of defying gravity every day. When flying a helicopter, your biggest concern should always be landing safely back on ground. But of course, income should also helicopteg a concern. According to the U. Helicopter Pilots who work for large corporations or individuals tend to earn more than those who work for small transit companies or travel companies. Employment in the aviation field, specifically of Pilotsis growing daily, with a projected growth of more than 4 percent.