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2.8 KiB

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aircraft-pilot Occupational skill for the role 'aircraft pilot' (also: aircraft first officer, aeroplane pilot, aircraft captain, aircraft second officer, helicopter pilot, cargoplane first officer). Use when the user asks for typical aircraft pilot work such as: Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.; Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.; Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

Aircraft Pilot

Aircraft pilots control and navigate aircraft. They operate the mechanical and electrical systems of the aircraft and transport people, mail and freight.

Core workflow

  1. Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
  2. Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
  3. Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
  4. Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
  5. Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
  6. Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
  7. Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  8. Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • air traffic control operations
  • air transport law
  • aircraft flight control systems
  • analyse weather forecast
  • apply signalling control procedures
  • civil aviation regulations
  • common aviation safety regulations
  • comply with air traffic control operations
  • ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
  • ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
  • geographic areas
  • have spatial awareness
  • implement airside safety procedures
  • operate cockpit control panels
  • operate radar equipment

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • R
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9a4ba556-e72b-49c2-834c-d6a03a2fc906), ONET 30.3 (53-2011.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*