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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.