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2.1 KiB

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second-officer Occupational skill for the role 'second officer' (also: flight engineer, inflight engineer). Use when the user asks for typical second officer work such as: typical second officer responsibilities

Second Officer

Second officers are responsible for monitoring and controlling various aircraft systems including fixed-wing and rotary wing. They work in close coordination with the two pilots during all phases of flight. They make pre-flight, inflight, and post flight inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs. They verify parameters such as passenger and cargo distribution, the amount of fuel, aircraft performance, and appropriate engine speed according to instructions of pilots.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • address aircraft mechanical issues
  • air transport law
  • aircraft flight control systems
  • airport planning
  • airport safety regulations
  • aviation meteorology
  • carry out navigational calculations
  • common aviation safety regulations
  • comply with checklists
  • deal with challenging work conditions
  • electrical systems used in transportation
  • electronics
  • ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
  • ensure compliance with airport security measures
  • ensure ongoing compliance with regulations

Hot technologies

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

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d48d4949-73a2-40d7-8350-329cda6b5a9a), ONET 30.3 (53-2011.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*