Description
Aircraft pilots control and navigate aircraft. They operate the mechanical and electrical systems of the aircraft and transport people, mail and freight.
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Theoretical Knowledge
visual flight rulesair traffic control operationscommon aviation safety regulationsgeographic areascivil aviation regulationsair transport lawaircraft flight control systemsmilitary codegeostationary satellitesaviation meteorologymilitary aviationsurveillance radarspre-flight procedures for IFR flightsair force operationsairport planningfreight transport methods
Practical Skills
comply with air traffic control operationsread mapsimplement airside safety proceduresoperate radio navigation instrumentsensure ongoing compliance with regulationsoperate radio equipmentensure compliance with civil aviation regulationsanalyse weather forecastapply signalling control proceduresread 3D displaysoperate cockpit control panelsoperate radar equipmentoperate two-way radio systemsundertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirementsperform take off and landinghave spatial awarenessuse different communication channelstolerate stressperform search and rescue missionsexecute flight plansapply airport standards and regulationsidentify security threatsensure aircraft compliance with regulationinspect aircraftapply transportation management conceptsidentify airport safety hazardshandle stressful situations in the work placeanalyse work-related written reportsperform risk analysisaddress aircraft mechanical issuesmake independent operating decisionsundertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirementsprepare transportation routescarry out navigational calculationswork in an aviation teamfollow verbal instructionsinterpret visual literacyhandle customer complaintsbalance transportation cargogive instructions to stafffollow airport safety proceduressupervise crewapply company policiesapply military aviation regulationsdeal with challenging work conditionscommunicate in air traffic servicesrespond to changing navigation circumstanceswrite work-related reportskeep task recordsensure compliance with types of weaponshave computer literacyadapt to changing situationscomply with checklistsact reliablycreate a flight planuse meteorological informationmaintain relationship with customersensure smooth on board operationscommunicate with customersfollow ethical code of conduct in transport serviceslisten activelyrespond to customers' inquiriesrun preventive simulationsperform routine flight operations checksorganise aircraft maintenancepatrol areasmanage financial riskundertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kgapply air force proceduresbe friendly to passengersensure public safety and securityperform flight manoeuvres