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

  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
  • 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.
  • Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.

  • Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
  • Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
  • Test performance of aircraft equipment.