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

  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Regional Airline Pilot
  • Systems Navigator
  • 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.

  • Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.
  • 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.
  • File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.
  • Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
  • 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.

  • Plan flight operations.
  • Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
  • Coordinate flight control or management activities.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
  • Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
  • Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
  • Respond to transportation emergencies.
  • Train transportation or material moving personnel.