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.

  • Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  • Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.

  • Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
  • Coordinate flight control or management activities.
  • Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
  • Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
  • Respond to transportation emergencies.
  • Train transportation or material moving personnel.