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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-2011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 152,770.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 0.00
Currently, there are 81,520 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers”.

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Tasks for “International First Officer”

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

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Hydraulic control systems
Brake pedals
Electric trim switches
Yaw damper systems
High-frequency HF radio communication systems
Pressure demand emergency oxygen systems
Ground proximity warning systems GPWS
Fire extinguishers
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Electronic flight instrument systems EFIS
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Rudder trim knobs
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Power generation and distribution control systems
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Manual trim wheels
Airborne collision avoidance systems ACAS
Rudder pedals
Ultra high frequency UHF radio communication systems
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Anti-skid control systems
Attitude heading reference systems AHRS
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Microwave landing systems MLS
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Personal digital assistants PDA
Control display units CDU
Automatic direction finder ADF radio systems
Nondirectional radio beacon markers
Landing gear control systems
Aileron trim switches
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Nosewheel steering systems
Emergency life rafts
Navigation mode selectors
Automatic landing systems
Brake management systems
Inertial navigation systems INS
Engine anti-ice systems
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Autopilot systems
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Satellite-based navigation and guidance systems
Distance measuring equipment DME
Fire suppression and control systems
Transponder landing systems TLS
Equipment cooling controls
Emergency exit slides
Very high frequency VHF direction finders
Cockpit displays of traffic information CDTI

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