3153-Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals
ISCO Code: 
3153
Job Description: 
Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals control the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, in order to navigate aircraft for transporting passengers, mail and freight and perform related pre- flight and in-flight tasks.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) flying and navigating aircraft in accordance with established control and operating procedures
  • (b) preparing and submitting flight plan or examining standard flight plan
  • (c) controlling the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and ensuring that all instruments and controls work properly
  • (d) applying knowledge of principles and practices of flying in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
  • (e) examining maintenance records and conducting inspections to ensure that aircraft are mechanically sound, maintenance has been performed and that all equipment is operational.
  • (f) signing necessary certificates and maintaining official records of flight
  • (g) obtaining briefings and clearances before flights and maintaining contact with air traffic or flight control during flight.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Flight Engineer
- Flying instructor
- Navigator (flight)
- Pilot (aircraft)

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