How do they match: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Airline Transport Pilot

  • Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

  • Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.

  • Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
  • Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
  • Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
  • Respond to transportation emergencies.
  • Test performance of aircraft equipment.
  • Train transportation or material moving personnel.