How do they match: Commercial Pilots

  • Transport Pilot
  • Air Transport Pilot
  • 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.

  • Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.
  • Plan flights according to government and company regulations, using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments.
  • 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.
  • Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
  • File instrument flight plans with air traffic control so that flights can be coordinated with other air traffic.
  • 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.
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  • Teach company regulations and procedures to other pilots.

  • Plan flight operations.
  • Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
  • Coordinate flight control or management activities.
  • Direct passenger or freight transport activities.
  • Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
  • Train transportation or material moving personnel.