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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

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

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24 tasks18 core, 6 supplemental
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Code
53-2011.00SOC 2018: 53-2011

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18 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.Core taskTask 10562Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.Core taskTask 10568Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.Core taskTask 10564Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.Core taskTask 10563Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.Core taskTask 10569Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.Core taskTask 10565Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.Core taskTask 10571Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.Core taskTask 10567Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.Core taskTask 10566Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.Core taskTask 10570Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.Core taskTask 10572Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.Core taskTask 10574Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.Core taskTask 10577Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.Core taskTask 10575Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.Core taskTask 10576Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.Core taskTask 10578Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.Core taskTask 10582Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.Core taskTask 10579Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.Supplemental taskTask 10573Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  20. Task 20. 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.Supplemental taskTask 10583Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  21. Task 21. File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.Supplemental taskTask 10580Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  22. Task 22. Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.Supplemental taskTask 10581Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  23. Task 23. Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.Supplemental taskTask 10584Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
  24. Task 24. Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.Supplemental taskTask 10586Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 53-2011
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