Airline Transport Pilot
Airline Transport Pilot
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Job Description
Airline transport pilots fly large aircrafts with a maximum take-off weight of more than 5700 kilograms, to transport passengers, mail, or freight on long or short-haul flights for leisure, business or commercial purposes. They have the overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of aircrafts and the safety of crew and passengers..
Top 21 specific things you need to know
As an Airline Transport Pilot, you will need to master following:
- air traffic control operations
- air transport law
- aircraft flight control systems
- apply signalling control procedures
- aviation meteorology
- balance transportation cargo
- civil aviation regulations
- common aviation safety regulations
- comply with air traffic control operations
- create a flight plan
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
- follow airport safety procedures
- implement airside safety procedures
- inspect aircraft
- operate two-way radio systems
- perform flight manoeuvres
- perform routine flight operations checks
- perform take off and landing
- undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
- use meteorological information
Top 15 general things you need to know
More generally, an airline transport pilot is also versed in:
- analyse work-related written reports
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- follow verbal instructions
- geographic areas
- have spatial awareness
- manage financial risk
- operate cockpit control panels
- operate radar equipment
- operate radio equipment
- operate radio navigation instruments
- read 3D displays
- read maps
- supervise crew
- undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
- visual flight rules
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent airline transport pilot
It also helps to know the following:
- carry out navigational calculations
- exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
- maintain relationship with customers
- respond to changing navigation circumstances
- communicate with customers
- give instructions to staff
- handle customer complaints
- make independent operating decisions
- respond to customers' inquiries
- use different communication channels
- write work-related reports
Top employers for this job
Airline Transport Pilot (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
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