§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform routine flight operations checks use meteorological information read 3D displays follow verbal instructions create a flight plan follow airport safety procedures ensure ongoing compliance with regulations perform take off and landing undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations implement airside safety procedures inspect aircraft comply with air traffic control operations operate two-way radio systems read maps perform flight manoeuvres apply signalling control procedures undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements analyse work-related written reports operate radio navigation instruments balance transportation cargo supervise crew operate radar equipment operate cockpit control panels have spatial awareness operate radio equipment ensure aircraft compliance with regulation analyse weather forecast manage financial risk

OPTIONALOptional competences

use different communication channels handle customer complaints write work-related reports make independent operating decisions communicate with customers give instructions to staff maintain relationship with customers carry out navigational calculations respond to changing navigation circumstances respond to customers' inquiries

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)