§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

co-pilot

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.

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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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

geostationary satellites

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform routine flight operations checks use meteorological information read 3D displays follow verbal instructions use different communication channels prepare transportation routes create a flight plan handle stressful situations in the work place ensure ongoing compliance with regulations perform take off and landing ensure smooth on board operations undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations ensure public safety and security implement airside safety procedures run preventive simulations inspect aircraft comply with air traffic control operations operate two-way radio systems read maps perform flight manoeuvres apply transportation management concepts apply signalling control procedures undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements analyse work-related written reports operate radio navigation instruments balance transportation cargo operate radar equipment deal with challenging work conditions operate cockpit control panels have spatial awareness operate radio equipment ensure aircraft compliance with regulation interpret visual literacy

OPTIONALOptional competences

tolerate stress write work-related reports communicate with customers be friendly to passengers carry out navigational calculations apply airport standards and regulations respond to changing navigation circumstances analyse weather forecast

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