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Chief Pilot Aircraft

Aeroplane Chief Pilot

Minimum ? Graduate with Airline Transport Pilot?s License

Current Class-I Medical Fitness Certificate

Pass psychological and aptitude tests

Atleast 250 hours of flight experience

(These are basic flying hours and subject to change depending on the airline)

 

The tasks a Check Pilot is expected to perform include:

Accompanying aeroplane captains on periodic flights to observe their ability and to evaluate their proficiency

Observing pilots? proficiency in manoeuvring of aircrafts and taking notes of compliance with and infringements of company or aviation regulations

Checking navigational and meteorological facilities available enroute

Compiling reports on finding for management remedial action

Flying aircraft during emergency 

Well-versed with technical manuals of aeroplane and equipment manufacturers

Knowledge of government regulation affecting flight operations

Proficient in preparation of flight crew schedules and assignment of personnel

Knowledge of various types of aircraft

Proficient in providing advisory capacity during contract negotiations with pilot union

Knowledge of emergency procedures and use of survival equipment

Well-versed with subjects such as Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation and Air Technical

Knowledge of drawing up new air-routes and conducting aerial surveys

Accident free record for last years

Alert

Ability to make quick decisions

Good moral character

Physically fit

Good vision

Mentally alert

Good hearing 

Intelligent

Calm composure 

Team player

It is a desk job but one needs to be on their toes

Need to handle a team

Travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Working hours include around 70 hours for 16 days a month. This may vary from airline to airline

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe

The job is listed as mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 198 (section 87)

Health hazards include working at odd hours, working under constant pressure, risk of accident, etc.

Occupational hazards include overexertion, jet lag, sleep deprivation, injury, stress, etc.

Will be updated

Current and Future Trends of the Aviation Sector in India

 

The aviation sector today supports 56.6 million jobs and produces over US$ 2.2 trillion of the global gross domestic product (GDP). The Government plans to invest US$ 12.1 billion in the airport sector during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (of this US$ 9.3 billion is expected to come from India?s private sector) towards construction of new, low-cost airports and development of existing ones.

 

According to Ajit Singh, Minister for Civil Aviation, Government of India, India would be the third largest aviation market by 2020. The foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in air transport (including air freight) during April 2000 to March 2014 stood at US$ 495.24 million, according to data with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).

 

The Indian civil aviation industry is among the top 10 globally with a size of around US$ 16 billion, according to a recent KPMG report. The aviation industry presently supports about 0.5 per cent of the India?s GDP. This sector caters to about 150 million passengers daily, with the potential to grow further. By 2020, traffic at airports in India is anticipated to reach 450 million. Indian carriers plan to double their fleet to around 800 aircrafts.

 

The growth in Indian aviation has created significant employment opportunities. With passengers and aircraft fleet likely to double by 2020, the need to strengthen the human resource development infrastructure is immediate. As per KPMG estimates, the total manpower requirement of airlines is estimated to rise from 62,000 in FY-2011 to 117,000 by FY-2017. It is estimated that the sector, overall, will need about 350,000 new employees to facilitate growth in the next decade. This indicates good job opportunities for Check Pilot and other professionals. 

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Towns and cities across India