Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers
Aircraft flight deck officers check, regulate, adjust and test engines and other equipment prior to take-off, navigate and pilot aircraft and give flying lessons.
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£70,760
Median salary
New workers start around £40,781.41. Normal pay is £70,760 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £138,290.44.
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Annual Openings
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Daily Tasks
- Accompanies pupil on training flights and demonstrates flying techniques.
- Performs specified tests to determine aircraft.
- Maintains radio contact and discusses weather conditions with air traffic controllers.
- Monitors fuel consumption, air pressure, engine performance and other indicators during flight and advises pilot of any factors that affect the navigation or performance of the aircraft.
- Directs or undertakes the operation of controls to fly aeroplanes and helicopters, complying with air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures.
- Directs or undertakes routine checks on engines, instruments, control panels, cargo distribution and fuel supplies.
- Studies flight plan, discusses it with flight deck crew and makes any necessary adjustments.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
79
Reading Comprehension
77
Monitoring
75
Active Learning
73
Speaking
67
Mathematics
64
Science
62
Learning Strategies
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Writing
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