How do they match: Commercial Pilots

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control, and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.
File instrument flight plans with air traffic control so that flights can be coordinated with other air traffic.
Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations.
Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Perform minor aircraft maintenance and repair work, or arrange for major maintenance.
Pilot airplanes or helicopters over farmlands at low altitudes to dust or spray fields with fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides.
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.

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