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.
£90,699
Median Salary
New workers start around £45,558. Normal pay is £90,699 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £180,327.
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 asking for
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Science
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
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