Commercial Pilot Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Commercial Pilot Do?
Commercial pilots navigate flight of fixed-wing and multi-engine aircrafts for the transport of passengers and cargo.
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Where Do I Start?
Aviation Meteorology
Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in head and tail-wind components, and may impose low visibility operating conditions. Knowledge of aviation meteorology can help to reduce negative impact on the ATM system by diminishing disruption and the consequent problems of disturbed flow rates, lost capacity and induced additional costs.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Commercial Pilot
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAviation Meteorology knowledge
Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in …
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EssentialPre-Flight Procedures For Ifr Flights knowledge
Understand pre-flight duties while preparing an IFR flight; read and comprehend flight manual.
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EssentialCommon Aviation Safety Regulations knowledge
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all …
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EssentialAirport Planning knowledge
Know airport planning for different types of aircrafts; use that information to mobilise resources and people in order to handle the aircrafts while they are in the airport.
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EssentialAir Transport Law knowledge
Know air transport laws and regulations. Due to the nature of aviation, knowledge of air transport laws partially overlaps with knowledge of international law.
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EssentialAir Traffic Control Operations knowledge
Understand the tasks performed by air traffic controllers, including Interaction and effective communication between aircraft and air traffic controllers; execution of follow-up activities, and ensuring smooth operations during flights.
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EssentialVisual Flight Rules knowledge
Types of flight rules which are a compilation of regulations that allow pilots to fly aircrafts in clear as well as unclear weather conditions whereby it is declared that outside …
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EssentialCivil Aviation Regulations knowledge
Know civil aviation regulations, rules and signals, including marshalling signals.
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EssentialAircraft Flight Control Systems knowledge
Know the setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems. Manage flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft. …
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EssentialGeographic Areas knowledge
Know the geographic area in detail; know where different organisations carry out operations.
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EssentialApply Airport Standards And Regulations skill
Know and apply the accepted standards and regulations for European airports. Apply knowledge to enforce airport rules, regulations, and the Airport Safety Plan.
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EssentialApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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EssentialComply With Air Traffic Control Operations skill
Act in compliance with instruction provided by air traffic controllers.
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EssentialEnsure Ongoing Compliance With Regulations skill
Conduct tasks and procedures to ensure that aviation certificates maintain their validity; undertake safeguarding measures as appropriate.
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EssentialFollow Airport Safety Procedures skill
Comply with airport safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of passengers.
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EssentialFollow Ethical Code Of Conduct In Transport Services skill
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EssentialHave Spatial Awareness skill
Be aware of your position and the space around you. Understand the relationship of objects around you when there is a change of position.
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EssentialIdentify Airport Safety Hazards skill
Spot threats related to security at the airport and apply procedures to counteract them in a quick, safe, and efficient way.
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EssentialMake Independent Operating Decisions skill
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …
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EssentialOperate Cockpit Control Panels skill
Operates control panels in the cockpit or flight deck according to the needs of the flight. Manage on-board electronic systems to ensure a smooth flight.
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EssentialOperate Radar Equipment skill
Operate radar screens and other radar equipment; ensure that aircraft fly at a safe distance from one another.
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EssentialOperate Radio Equipment skill
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …
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EssentialOperate Radio Navigation Instruments skill
Operate radio navigation instruments to determine the position of aircraft in the airspace.
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EssentialOperate Two-Way Radio Systems skill
Use radios that can receive and transmit sound signals in order to communicate with similar radios on the same frequency such as mobile phones and walkie talkies.
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EssentialPerform Flight Manoeuvres skill
Perform flight manoeuvres in critical situations, and associated 'upset' manoeuvres, in order to avoid collision.
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EssentialPerform Risk Analysis skill
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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EssentialPerform Routine Flight Operations Checks skill
Perform checks before and during flight: conduct pre-flight and in-flight inspections of aircraft performance, route and fuel usage, runway availability, airspace restrictions, etc.
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EssentialPerform Take Off And Landing skill
Perform normal and cross-wind take-off and landing operations.
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EssentialRead 3d Displays skill
Read 3D-displays and understand the information they provide on positions, distances, and other parameters.
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EssentialRead Maps skill
Read maps effectively.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialUse Meteorological Information skill
Use and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions. Use this information to provide advise on safe operations in relation to weather conditions.
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EssentialWork In An Aviation Team skill
Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer …
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EssentialWrite Work-Related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialApply Signalling Control Procedures skill
Control train movements; operate railway signals and block systems to ensure that trains operate safely, on correct routes, and on time.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Civil Aviation Regulations skill
Ensure best practice standards are adopted and all regulatory requirements met
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EssentialExecute Flight Plans skill
Listen to the briefing given by the captain or the crew manager; understand service requirements and apply the commissioned tasks in an appropriate manner.
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EssentialImplement Airside Safety Procedures skill
Apply a series of airfield safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for airport crew.
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EssentialMaintain Counterweight Inside Modes Of Transport skill
Maintain balance and mass distribution inside the means of transport (vessel, aircraft, train, road vehicles, etc). Ensure that passengers and cargo distribution do not hinder the mobility of the mode …
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EssentialRespond To Changing Navigation Circumstances skill
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EssentialUndertake Procedures To Meet Aircraft Flight Requirements skill
Ensure that operation certificates are valid, guarantee that take-off mass is a maximum of 3,175 kg, verify that the minimum crew is adequate according to regulations and needs, ensure that …
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Optional Skills (3 of 3 displayed)
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OptionalAdapt To Changing Situations skill
Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.
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OptionalListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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OptionalCreate A Flight Plan skill
Develop a flight plan which details the flight altitude, route to be followed and the amount of fuel required using different sources of information (weather reports and other data from …
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