3153-Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals

Job Title: 

Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals

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: 

Applying knowledge of principles and practices of flying in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

801 - Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

315301 - Aircraft Navigator
Description : Plans and navigates the journey, advises the pilot while en route and ensures that hazards conditions are avoided.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Flight Navigator

315302 - Flight Engineer
Description : Monitors the mechanical performance of an aircraft in flight.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Flight Engineer Inspector

315303 - Aeroplane Pilot
Description : Flies aeroplanes to transport passengers, mail and freight, or provide agricultural, aviation or aerial surveillance services.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Aerial Spraying Contractor, Aerial Topdressing Contractor, Aircraft Captain, Airline Captain, Fighter Pilot, Military Transport Pilot

315304 - Flying Instructor
Description : Teaches the theory and practical skills of flying aircraft.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Aeronautical Instructor, Aviation Instructor, Gliding Pilot Instructor, Ground School Instructor, Helicopter Pilot Instructor

315305 - Helicopter Pilot
Description : Flies helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation or aerial surveillance services.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Attack Helicopter Pilot, Chopper Pilot

315306 - Balloonist
Description : Navigates and controls the safe operation of an air balloon.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa