How do they match: Commercial Pilots

  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician
  • Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
  • Unmanned Aircraft Operator
  • Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician
  • Unmanned Aircraft Technician

  • 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.
  • Check baggage or cargo to ensure that it has been loaded correctly.
  • Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
  • Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
  • Obtain and review data such as load weights, fuel supplies, weather conditions, and flight schedules to determine flight plans and identify needed changes.
  • Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.
  • Perform minor aircraft maintenance and repair work, or arrange for major maintenance.
  • Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.

  • Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
  • Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
  • Pilot aircraft.
  • Test performance of aircraft equipment.