- Create a flight plan, considering aircraft performance, altitude and weather conditions
- Check the aircraft before every flight (engines, radars, navigation systems, etc)
- Ensure cargo weight doesn’t exceed aircraft limits
- Communicate with air traffic control to ensure safe takeoff and landing
- Ensure the aircraft has adequate fuel supplies
- Monitor cockpit instruments like altimeters and speed indicators and report any malfunctions
- Check the airplane’s position, weather conditions and air traffic regularly during the flight and determine change of path when needed
- Work closely with flight attendants to ensure all passengers follow safety rules while being onboard
- Fill out reports about the flight and the status of the aircraft after landing
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL)At least 2,000 hours of flight timeExcellent knowledge of Federal Aviation regulations and safety procedures20/20 vision (or correctable to 20/20)Good judgment with the ability to react quickly to hazardsCommunication and collaboration skillsAttention to detailDegree in aircraft engineering, or similar field, is a plus