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

  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Aircraft Captain
  • Aircraft 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.

  • Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
  • Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
  • Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.
  • Load smaller aircraft, handling passenger luggage and supervising refueling.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
  • Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
  • 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.
  • Test and evaluate the performance of new aircraft.

  • Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
  • Monitor engine operation or functioning.
  • Pilot aircraft.
  • Test performance of aircraft equipment.