airline transport pilot

Description

Airline transport pilots fly large aircrafts with a maximum take-off weight of more than 5700 kilograms, to transport passengers, mail, or freight on long or short-haul flights for leisure, business or commercial purposes. They have the overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of aircrafts and the safety of crew and passengers.

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Theoretical Knowledge

visual flight rules air traffic control operations common aviation safety regulations aviation meteorology geographic areas civil aviation regulations air transport law aircraft flight control systems

Practical Skills

comply with air traffic control operations read maps ensure aircraft compliance with regulation inspect aircraft implement airside safety procedures operate radio navigation instruments ensure ongoing compliance with regulations analyse work-related written reports operate radio equipment follow verbal instructions ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations balance transportation cargo follow airport safety procedures analyse weather forecast apply signalling control procedures read 3D displays operate cockpit control panels supervise crew operate radar equipment operate two-way radio systems undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements create a flight plan use meteorological information perform take off and landing have spatial awareness perform routine flight operations checks manage financial risk undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg perform flight manoeuvres make independent operating decisions carry out navigational calculations handle customer complaints give instructions to staff respond to changing navigation circumstances write work-related reports maintain relationship with customers communicate with customers use different communication channels respond to customers' inquiries