Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating and certification in specific aircraft type used.

Job Task

• Coordinates flight activities with ground-crew and air-traffic control, and informs crewmembers of flight and test procedures.
• Orders changes in fuel supply, load, route, or schedule to ensure safety of flight.
• Obtains and reviews data, such as load weight, fuel supply, weather conditions, and flight schedule.
• Starts engines, operates controls, and pilots airplane to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plan and regulations and procedures.
• Conducts in-flight tests and evaluations, at specified altitudes, in all types of weather to determine receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.
• Gives training and instruction in aircraft operations for students and other pilots.
• Plans and formulates flight activities and test schedules and prepares flight evaluation reports.
• Logs information, such as flight time, altitude flown, and fuel consumption.
• Holds commercial pilot's license issued by Federal Aviation Administration.
• Plots flight pattern and files flight plan with appropriate officials.
• Conducts preflight checks and reads gauges to verify that fluids and pressure are at prescribed levels.
• Operates radio equipment and contacts control tower for takeoff, clearance, arrival instructions, and other information.

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