# 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. - Code: 53-2011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 53-2011) - Family: [Transportation & Material Moving](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-53), one of its 57 occupations - Tasks: 24 tasks (18 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-2011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/53-2011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor. Core task · Task 10562 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 2. Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures. Core task · Task 10568 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 3. Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings. Core task · Task 10564 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 4. Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions. Core task · Task 10563 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 5. Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists. Core task · Task 10569 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 6. Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment. Core task · Task 10565 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 7. Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights. Core task · Task 10571 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021 8. Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed. Core task · Task 10567 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 9. Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers. Core task · Task 10566 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021 10. Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met. Core task · Task 10570 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 11. Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions. Core task · Task 10572 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 12. Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights. Core task · Task 10574 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 13. Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities. Core task · Task 10577 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 14. Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights. Core task · Task 10575 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 15. Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights. Core task · Task 10576 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 16. Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption. Core task · Task 10578 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 17. Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight. Core task · Task 10582 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 18. Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems. Core task · Task 10579 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021 19. Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures. Supplemental task · Task 10573 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 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 task · Task 10583 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 21. File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic. Supplemental task · Task 10580 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 22. Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance. Supplemental task · Task 10581 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021 23. Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency. Supplemental task · Task 10584 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 24. Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports. Supplemental task · Task 10586 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021 ## More in Transportation & Material Moving - [Air Traffic Controllers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-2021.00): 23 tasks - [Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-1041.00): 6 tasks - [Aircraft Service Attendants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-6032.00): 18 tasks - [Airfield Operations Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-2022.00): 27 tasks - [Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-3011.00): 11 tasks - [Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-6031.00): 14 tasks - [Aviation Inspectors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-6051.01): 13 tasks - [Bridge and Lock Tenders](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-6011.00): 18 tasks - [Bus Drivers, School](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-3051.00): 17 tasks - 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