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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

SOC 53-2011.00

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, National, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Zone 4 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation and Control

4.9

Operation Monitoring

4.8

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation

4.8

Geography

4.0

Mathematics

4.0

English Language

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Psychology

3.5

Mechanical

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.4

Key Tasks

1Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

2Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.

3Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.

4Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.

5Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.

Also Known As

Air Force Pilot Aircraft Captain Aircraft Pilot Airline Captain Airline Captain (Line Pilot) Airline Pilot Airline Pilot (Captain) Airline Pilot Flight Instructor Airline Pilot/First Officer Airline Transport Pilot

Tools & Equipment

Aileron trim switches Airborne collision avoidance systems ACAS Aircraft data loaders Anti-skid control systems Attitude heading reference systems AHRS