GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PILOT JOB Tasks

Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly. Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment. Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures. Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights. Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne. Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights. Obtain and review data such as load weights, fuel supplies, weather conditions, and flight schedules to determine flight plans and identify needed changes. Plan flights according to government and company regulations, using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments. se instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor. Check baggage or cargo to ensure that it has been loaded correctly.

Tools & Technology

Tools used in this occupation! Aircra ! co""#nica!ion sys!e"s " #igh frequency #$ radio communication systems% On&board intercom systems% ltra high frequency #$ radio communication systems% 'ery high frequency '#$ radio communication systems Aircra ! g#i$ance sys!e"s " (utomatic direction finder ()$ radio systems% )istance measuring equipment )M*% +ocal area augmentation system +((S receivers% Microwave landing system M+S receivers Aircra ! s!eering con!rols " (utomatic landing systems% Mechanical nose wheel steering systems% ,aw damper systems Aircra ! %arning sys!e"s " (irborne collision avoidance systems (C(S% -round pro.imity warning systems -P/S% Portable collision avoidance systems PC(S% 0raffic alert and collision avoidance system 0C(S &ligh! co"'#!er sys!e"s " (ir data computers% (utopilot systems% $light director $) systems% Stability augmentation systems S(S Technology used in this occupation! Analy!ical or scien!i ic so !%are " Pilot 1avigator Software +oad 2alance

(alen$ar an$ sche$#ling so !%are " S2S 3nternational Maestro Suite )a!a *ase #ser in!er ace an$ +#ery so !%are " (irline Pilots )aily (viation +ogs PPC% (irSmith $lightPrompt% ('4 software% Polaris Microsystems Charter+og In or"a!ion re!rie,al or search so !%are " (eroPlanner% 1otam )evelopment -roup (irport 3nsight Ro#!e na,iga!ion so !%are " 1av5illa

Kno%le$ge
Trans'or!a!ion " 6nowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. (#s!o"er an$ Personal -er,ice " 6nowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. 0his includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. P#*lic -a e!y an$ -ec#ri!y " 6nowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. .a!he"a!ics " 6nowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. English Lang#age " 6nowledge of the structure and content of the *nglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Geogra'hy " 6nowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. .echanical " 6nowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. La% an$ Go,ern"en! " 6nowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, e.ecutive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. Physics " 6nowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub& atomic structures and processes. Psychology " 6nowledge of human behavior and performance% individual differences in ability, personality, and interests% learning and motivation% psychological research methods% and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

-kills
O'era!ion .oni!oring " /atching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. O'era!ion an$ (on!rol " Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Ac!i,e Lis!ening " -iving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. -'eaking " 0alking to others to convey information effectively. Tro#*leshoo!ing " )etermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. (ri!ical Thinking " sing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Rea$ing (o"'rehension " nderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. J#$g"en! an$ )ecision .aking " Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. .oni!oring " Monitoring7(ssessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organi5ations to make improvements or take corrective action. Ti"e .anage"en! " Managing one8s own time and the time of others.

A*ili!ies
(on!rol Precision " 0he ability to quickly and repeatedly ad9ust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to e.act positions. Near /ision " 0he ability to see details at close range :within a few feet of the observer;. Oral (o"'rehension " 0he ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Pro*le" -ensi!i,i!y " 0he ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. 3t does not involve solving the problem, only recogni5ing there is a problem. )e'!h Perce'!ion " 0he ability to 9udge which of several ob9ects is closer or farther away from you, or to 9udge the distance between you and an ob9ect. &ar /ision " 0he ability to see details at a distance. Res'onse Orien!a!ion " 0he ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals :lights, sounds, pictures;. 3t includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. .#l!ili"* (oor$ina!ion " 0he ability to coordinate two or more limbs :for e.ample, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm; while sitting, standing, or lying down. 3t does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. Oral E0'ression " 0he ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. )e$#c!i,e Reasoning " 0he ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Work Ac!i,i!ies

O'era!ing /ehicles1 .echani2e$ )e,ices1 or E+#i'"en! " <unning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechani5ed equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. Ge!!ing In or"a!ion " Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. .oni!or Processes1 .a!erials1 or -#rro#n$ings " Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. (on!rolling .achines an$ Processes " sing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes :not including computers or vehicles;. Ins'ec!ing E+#i'"en!1 -!r#c!#res1 or .a!erial " 3nspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. .aking )ecisions an$ -ol,ing Pro*le"s " (naly5ing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. E,al#a!ing In or"a!ion !o )e!er"ine (o"'liance %i!h -!an$ar$s " sing relevant information and individual 9udgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. U'$a!ing an$ Using Rele,an! Kno%le$ge " 6eeping up&to&date technically and applying new knowledge to your 9ob. Processing In or"a!ion " Compiling, coding, categori5ing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. I$en!i ying O*3ec!s1 Ac!ions1 an$ E,en!s " 3dentifying information by categori5ing, estimating, recogni5ing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Work (on!e0!
-'en$ Ti"e Using Yo#r 4an$s !o 4an$le1 (on!rol1 or &eel O*3ec!s1 Tools1 or (on!rols " #ow much does this 9ob require using your hands to handle, control, or feel ob9ects, tools or controls= &ree$o" !o .ake )ecisions " #ow much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the 9ob offer= &re+#ency o )ecision .aking " #ow frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and7or the image and reputation of the organi5ation= In an Enclose$ /ehicle or E+#i'"en! " #ow often does this 9ob require working in a closed vehicle or equipment :e.g., car;= O#!$oors1 E0'ose$ !o Wea!her " #ow often does this 9ob require working outdoors, e.posed to all weather conditions= I"'ac! o )ecisions on (o5%orkers or (o"'any Res#l!s " #ow do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co&workers, clients or the company= &ace5!o5&ace )isc#ssions " #ow often do you have to have face&to&face discussions

with individuals or teams in this 9ob= I"'or!ance o Being E0ac! or Acc#ra!e " #ow important is being very e.act or highly accurate in performing this 9ob= Ti"e Press#re " #ow often does this 9ob require the worker to meet strict deadlines= Physical Pro0i"i!y " 0o what e.tent does this 9ob require the worker to perform 9ob tasks in close physical pro.imity to other people=

Jo* 6one
0itle *ducation >ob ?one 0hree! Medium Preparation 1eeded Most occupations in this 5one require training in vocational schools, related on&the&9ob e.perience, or an associate8s degree. Previous work&related skill, knowledge, or e.perience is required for these occupations. $or e.ample, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing e.am, in order to perform the 9ob. *mployees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on&the&9ob e.perience and informal training with e.perienced workers. ( recogni5ed apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. 0hese occupations usually involve using communication and organi5ational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. *.amples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents. :@.A to B C.A;

<elated *.perience

>ob 0raining

>ob ?one *.amples S'P <ange

In!eres!s
Realis!ic " <ealistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands&on problems and solutions. 0hey often deal with plants, animals, and real&world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. In,es!iga!i,e " 3nvestigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an e.tensive amount of thinking. 0hese occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. En!er'rising " *nterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out pro9ects. 0hese occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Work -!yles

)e'en$a*ili!y " >ob requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. A!!en!ion !o )e!ail " >ob requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. -el (on!rol " >ob requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. A$a'!a*ili!y7&le0i*ili!y " >ob requires being open to change :positive or negative; and to considerable variety in the workplace. -!ress Tolerance " >ob requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Analy!ical Thinking " >ob requires analy5ing information and using logic to address work&related issues and problems. In!egri!y " >ob requires being honest and ethical. Lea$ershi' " >ob requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. (oo'era!ion " >ob requires being pleasant with others on the 9ob and displaying a good& natured, cooperative attitude. Persis!ence " >ob requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Work /al#es
-#''or! " Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision! #uman <elations and Supervision! 0echnical. In$e'en$ence " Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, <esponsibility and (utonomy. Recogni!ion " Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are (dvancement, (uthority, <ecognition and Social Status.

Wages & E"'loy"en! Tren$s

Na!ional Median wages :DAAE; *mployment :DAA4; Pro9ected growth :DAA4& DAJ4; Pro9ected 9ob openings :DAA4&DAJ4; F@G,4HA annual IE,AAA employees $aster than average :JHK to JEK; DA,@AA

0op industries :DAA4;

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