Air Transport Professionals

Tasks

There are many tasks done by air transport professionals. A few are listed below:

• preparing and submitting flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance
• flying aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
• providing flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff
• controlling aircraft movements, and directing aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio
• providing pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services
• completing cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight
• monitoring aircraft performance and reporting on mechanical condition
• giving in-flight instruction, supervising solo flights, accompanying students on training flights and demonstrating techniques for controlling aircraft

Specific occupations

• Aeroplane Pilot
• Air Traffic Controller
• Flying Instructor
• Helicopter Pilot
• Air Transport Professional
• Aircraft Navigator
• Airworthiness Inspector
• Balloonist
• Flight Engineer Inspector
• Gliding Pilot Instructor
• Helicopter Pilot Instructor