Airline Pilot, Copilot, and Flight Engineer
Where you worked
- Started engines, operated controls, and piloted airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans and regulations
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights
- Used instrumentation to guide flights when visibility was poor
- Inspected aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists
- Contacted control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment
- Worked as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings