• Airplane Pilot Job Description

    An airplane pilot is a person who flies and navigates an airplane to transport passengers and cargo from one location to another. Their job involves inspecting an aircraft before every flight, preparing or checking the flight plan, operating and controlling the aircraft to its destination, and writing flight reports after landing.

    An airplane pilot should be able to think quickly, make good decisions, and work calmly under pressure. They should have good hearing and eyesight, good concentration, dexterity and coordination to control and fly a plane. They should also have the ability to get along with a wide range of people to liaise with other workers involved in the aviation business.

  • What does an Airplane Pilot do?

    Airplane pilots may do some or all of the following:

    • liaise with dispatchers, air traffic controllers, engineers, and cabin crew
    • inspect the condition of an aircraft before and after every flight
    • prepare or check the flight plan
    • control and fly the plane to its destination
    • supervise all other crew members onboard the flight
    • keep passengers and crew informed about the flight progress
    • observe in-flight data and make adjustments to suit weather changes
    • write flight reports after landing
  • Where does an Airplane Pilot work?
  • Working Conditions

    Airplane pilots work irregular hours including mid nights, early mornings, weekends and public holidays, and may be on call. They work in airports and airplane cockpits. They usually travel and may be away from home for a period of time. They may be required by their employers to relocate to their overseas base.

  • What is Required to Become an Airplane Pilot?

    To become an airplane pilot, you will need to complete a flight training program at an aviation school. The program will include practical and theoretical training and assessments. People considering a career in this field need to be aware that flight training can be fairly expensive.

  • Modules
  • Specializations
  • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

    Airplane pilots need to have:

    • patience
    • adaptability
    • self motivation
    • stamina
    • cautiousness
    • manual dexterity
    • confidence and assertiveness
    • dependability and integrity
    • alertness and quickness
    • good eyesight and normal color vision
    • good hand-eye coordination
    • good interpersonal skills
    • good listening and communication skills
    • good judgment and decision making skills
    • analytical and problem solving skills
    • organizational skills
    • stress management skills
    • record keeping skills
    • the ability to work with technology
    • the ability to work well under pressure
    • the ability to learn different languages
    • the ability to obey instructions and follow procedures
    • the ability to read and interpret flight plans, weather information, and navigational data
    • knowledge of flight theory and flight planning
    • knowledge of safety rules and emergency procedures

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