How do they match: Commercial Pilots

  • Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
  • Unmanned Systems Operator
  • Unmanned Systems Pilot
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician

  • Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
  • 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.
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
  • Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control, and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
  • Write specified information in flight records, such as flight times, altitudes flown, and fuel consumption.