Updated 2019

Details Report for:
53-2011.00 - Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, National, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Sample of reported job titles: Airline Captain, Airline Pilot, Airline Pilot (Captain), Airline Transport Pilot, Captain, Check Airman, Co-Pilot, Commuter Pilot, First Officer, Pilot

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
99	Core	Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
99	Core	Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
99	Core	Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
95	Core	Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
94	Core	Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
94	Core	Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
93	Core	Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
93	Core	Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
93	Core	Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
92	Core	Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
85	Core	Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.
84	Core	Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.
83	Core	Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
81	Core	Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.
80	Core	Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.
69	Core	Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.
62	Core	Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
90	Supplemental	Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.
87	Supplemental	Test and evaluate the performance of new aircraft.
82	Supplemental	Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.
80	Supplemental	File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.
73	Supplemental	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.
66	Supplemental	Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.
65	Supplemental	Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.
64	Supplemental	Load smaller aircraft, handling passenger luggage and supervising refueling.
63	Supplemental	Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Analytical or scientific software — Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
Calendar and scheduling software — SBS International Maestro Suite
Data base user interface and query software — Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC; AirSmith FlightPrompt; CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B; Polaris Microsystems CharterLog (see all 11 examples)
Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software — Microsoft Visio
Information retrieval or search software — AeroPlanner; Notam Development Group Airport Insight
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Route navigation software — IFT-Pro; Navzilla
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Aerospace cockpit display panels — Electronic flight instrument systems EFIS
Aerospace head up display HUDs — Head-up guidance systems HGS
Aircraft anti skid controls — Anti-skid control systems
Aircraft braking systems — Autobrakes; Brake management systems
Aircraft communication systems — Digital communications display units DCDU; High-frequency HF radio communication systems; On-board intercom systems; Ultra high frequency UHF radio communication systems (see all 5 examples)
Aircraft cooling fans — Equipment cooling controls
Aircraft drag chutes — Brake pedals
Aircraft environment controllers — Pressurization control systems; Recirculation control systems
Aircraft escape or ejection systems — Emergency exit slides; Emergency life rafts
Aircraft fire control or extinguishing systems — Fire suppression and control systems
Aircraft fuel management systems — Fuel control systems
Aircraft guidance systems — Automatic direction finder ADF radio systems; Distance measuring equipment DME; Satellite-based navigation and guidance systems; Very high frequency VHF direction finders (see all 16 examples)
Aircraft hydraulic systems — Hydraulic actuators; Hydraulic control systems; Hydraulic pressure regulators
Aircraft navigation beacons — Nondirectional radio beacon markers
Aircraft onboard defrosting or defogging systems — Engine anti-ice systems; Windscreen ice control systems; Wing anti-ice systems
Aircraft oxygen equipment — Continuous flow emergency oxygen systems; Diluter demand emergency oxygen systems; Passenger oxygen control systems; Pressure demand emergency oxygen systems
Aircraft power supply units — Power generation and distribution control systems
Aircraft steering controls — Aileron trim switches; Automatic landing systems; Rudder trim knobs; Yaw damper systems (see all 10 examples)
Aircraft warning systems — Airborne collision avoidance systems ACAS; Ground proximity warning systems GPWS
Desktop computers
Fire extinguishers
Flight computer systems — Aircraft data loaders; Autopilot systems; Data load selectors; Flight database systems (see all 5 examples)
Landing gear assemblies — Landing gear control systems
Notebook computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
Pneumatic aircraft accumulators — Pneumatics systems
Point plotting recorders — Point plotters

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
94		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
76		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
75		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
68		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
66		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
64		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
62		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
61		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
57		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
56		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
55		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
51		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
44		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
42		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
40		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
40		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
37		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
36		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
30		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
27		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
27		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
24		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
23		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
21		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
21		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
21		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
21		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
21		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
19		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
17		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
16		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
12		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
12		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
97		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
94		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
75		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
75		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
72		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
72		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
72		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
72		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
69		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
69		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
66		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
60		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
60		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
56		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
56		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
53		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
53		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
53		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
53		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
50		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
50		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
50		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
47		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
44		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
31		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
28		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
22		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
22		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
22		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
10		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
0		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
94		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
91		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
88		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
81		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
78		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
78		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
78		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
78		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
78		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
78		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
78		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
78		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
78		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
75		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
72		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
69		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
69		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
69		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
66		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
66		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
66		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
63		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
60		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
60		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
56		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
56		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
53		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
50		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
47		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
47		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
47		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
44		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
44		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
41		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
35		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
31		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
19		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
19		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
16		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
13		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
97		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
94		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
94		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
91		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
91		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
90		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
87		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
87		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
84		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
82		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
79		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
72		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
71		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
70		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
65		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
64		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
62		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
62		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
59		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
57		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
56		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
54		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
47		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
47		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
45		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
45		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
42		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
42		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
41		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
39		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
39		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
37		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
36		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
36		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
35		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
28		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
22		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
22		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
14		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
12		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
3		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Pilot aircraft.
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Respond to transportation emergencies.
Monitor engine operation or functioning.
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
Arrange maintenance activities.
Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
Test performance of aircraft equipment.
Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
Coordinate flight control or management activities.
Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
Record operational details of travel.
Train transportation or material moving personnel.
Plan flight operations.
Direct material handling or moving activities.
Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.
Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

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100	Extremely important

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


97	Constant contact with others

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


98	Every day

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


97	Extremely important

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


88	Very high responsibility
12	High responsibility

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


88	Continually or almost continually
12	More than half the time

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


87	Very important results
12	Moderate results

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


73	Continually or almost continually
27	More than half the time

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


76	Extremely important
14	Important

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


75	Extremely important
13	Very important
11	Important

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


69	A lot of freedom
27	Some freedom

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


88	Every day

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


84	Every day
12	Never

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


75	Every day
15	Once a month or more but not every week

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


80	Every day
12	Never

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


30	Very close (near touching)
70	Moderately close (at arm's length)

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


53	Every day
26	Once a week or more but not every day
21	Once a month or more but not every week

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


58	Every day
29	Once a week or more but not every day

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


26	Some freedom
12	Limited freedom

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


25	Very important
14	Important
12	Fairly important

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


67	Every day
12	Once a week or more but not every day
12	Never

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


72	Extremely serious
14	Fairly serious
12	Not serious at all

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


18	High responsibility
25	Moderate responsibility
12	Limited responsibility

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


68	Every day
25	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


54	Every day
11	Once a week or more but not every day
22	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Never

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


65	Every day
16	Once a year or more but not every month
16	Never

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?


15	Every day
62	Once a week or more but not every day
15	Once a month or more but not every week

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


29	Extremely competitive
29	Highly competitive
34	Moderately competitive

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


62	Extremely important
26	Not important at all

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


47	Every day
16	Once a week or more but not every day
12	Once a month or more but not every week
15	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


36	Every day
39	Once a week or more but not every day
22	Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


32	Every day
15	Once a week or more but not every day
34	Once a month or more but not every week
19	Once a year or more but not every month

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


55	Every day
15	Once a year or more but not every month
23	Never

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


40	Continually or almost continually
18	More than half the time
21	Less than half the time
14	Never

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


47	Highly automated
51	Moderately automated

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


53	Every day
38	Never

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


25	Every day
23	Once a week or more but not every day
27	Once a month or more but not every week
13	Once a year or more but not every month
12	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


49	Every day
13	Once a year or more but not every month
30	Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


42	Every day
12	Once a week or more but not every day
21	Once a year or more but not every month
25	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


38	Every day
19	Once a week or more but not every day
38	Never

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


39	More than 40 hours
27	40 hours
35	Less than 40 hours

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


14	Every day
50	Once a month or more but not every week
34	Once a year or more but not every month

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


16	Every day
16	Once a week or more but not every day
23	Once a month or more but not every week
22	Once a year or more but not every month
23	Never

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


25	Every day
70	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


14	Every day
25	Once a year or more but not every month
49	Never

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


54	Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)
46	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


15	Every day
12	Once a week or more but not every day
71	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


25	Every day
75	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


19	Every day
12	Once a year or more but not every month
65	Never

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


23	About half the time
37	Less than half the time
37	Never

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


12	About half the time
65	Less than half the time
23	Never

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


20	About half the time
47	Less than half the time
34	Never

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


12	Once a month or more but not every week
43	Once a year or more but not every month
43	Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


12	About half the time
52	Less than half the time
36	Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


12	Every day
14	Once a year or more but not every month
71	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


39	Less than half the time
57	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


23	Less than half the time
77	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
61	Bachelor's degree
18	Post-secondary certificate
12	Master's degree

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
72		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
56		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
33		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
6		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
99		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
96		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
96		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
95		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
91		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
90		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
88		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
86		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
82		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
81		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
81		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
79		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
71		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
68		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
64		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
45		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
89		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
89		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
81		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
78		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
78		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
67		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

13-1041.01	Environmental Compliance Inspectors
17-1022.01	Geodetic Surveyors
19-4091.00	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Green
19-4092.00	Forensic Science Technicians
33-3021.05	Immigration and Customs Inspectors
53-2012.00	Commercial Pilots Bright Outlook
53-2022.00	Airfield Operations Specialists
53-5021.01	Ship and Boat Captains
53-5021.03	Pilots, Ship
53-6051.08	Freight and Cargo Inspectors

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2019)	$147,220 annual
State wages
Local wages	ZIP Code:

Employment (2018)	83,600 employees
Projected growth (2018-2028)	Average (4% to 6%)
Projected job openings (2018-2028)	9,100
State trends

Top industries (2018)	Transportation and Warehousing (95% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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