Description
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters in order to transport passengers and cargo from one place to another. They plan flights using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments. Prior to departure, they inspect helicopters following checklists to detect leaking hydraulic fluid, inoperative control, low fuel level, or other unsafe conditions.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
comply with air traffic control operationsread mapsensure aircraft compliance with regulationinspect aircraftimplement airside safety proceduresoperate radio navigation instrumentsensure ongoing compliance with regulationshandle stressful situations in the work placeperform risk analysisaddress aircraft mechanical issuesundertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirementsoperate radio equipmentfollow verbal instructionsensure compliance with civil aviation regulationsinterpret visual literacyanalyse weather forecastapply signalling control proceduresread 3D displaysoperate cockpit control panelsoperate radar equipmentoperate two-way radio systemsrespond to changing navigation circumstancesundertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirementscomply with checklistsuse meteorological informationperform take off and landinghave spatial awarenessuse different communication channelsperform routine flight operations checksperform flight manoeuvrescarry out navigational calculationshave computer literacyact reliablycreate a flight plan