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Median wages (2008) $111,680 annual
Employment (2006) 79,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016) Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016) 33,000 additional employees
53-2011.00 - Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating and certification in specific aircraft type used.

Sample of reported job titles: Airline Captain, First Officer, Pilot, Airline Pilot, Check Airman, Co-Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot, Commuter Pilot

Tasks

  • Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
  • Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
  • Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
  • Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  • Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
  • Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.

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Tools & Technology

Tools used in this occupation:

Aircraft communication systems — High-frequency HF radio communication systems; On-board intercom systems; Ultra high frequency UHF radio communication systems; Very high frequency VHF radio communication systems
Aircraft guidance systems — Automatic direction finder ADF radio systems; Distance measuring equipment DME; Satellite-based navigation and guidance systems; Very high frequency VHF direction finders
Aircraft oxygen equipment — Continuous flow emergency oxygen systems; Diluter demand emergency oxygen systems; Passenger oxygen control systems; Pressure demand emergency oxygen systems
Aircraft steering controls — Automatic landing systems; Rudder pedals; Rudder trim knobs; Yaw damper systems
Flight computer systems — Aircraft data loaders; Autopilot systems; Data load selectors; Flight database systems

Technology used in this occupation:

Calendar and scheduling software — SBS International Maestro Suite
Data base reporting software — Electronic aircraft information database
Data base user interface and query software — Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC; AirSmith FlightPrompt; AV8 software; CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B *
Information retrieval or search software — AeroPlanner; Notam Development Group Airport Insight
Route navigation software — IFT-Pro; Navzilla

* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.

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