Description
Co-pilots are responsible for assisting captains by monitoring the flight instruments, handling radio communications, watching for air traffic, and taking over for the pilot as needed. They adhere to the pilot's commands, flight plans, and regulations and procedures of aviation national authorities, companies, and airports.
EssentialOptional
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 regulationsapply transportation management conceptshandle stressful situations in the work placeanalyse work-related written reportsoperate radio equipmentprepare transportation routesfollow verbal instructionsensure compliance with civil aviation regulationsinterpret visual literacybalance transportation cargoapply signalling control proceduresread 3D displaysoperate cockpit control panelsoperate radar equipmentoperate two-way radio systemsdeal with challenging work conditionsundertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirementscreate a flight planuse meteorological informationensure smooth on board operationsperform take off and landinghave spatial awarenessuse different communication channelsrun preventive simulationsperform routine flight operations checksundertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kgensure public safety and securityperform flight manoeuvrestolerate stressapply airport standards and regulationscarry out navigational calculationsanalyse weather forecastrespond to changing navigation circumstanceswrite work-related reportscommunicate with customersbe friendly to passengers