3153-Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals

Job Title: 

Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals

Job Description: 

Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals control the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, in order to navigate aircraft for transporting passengers, mail and freight and perform related pre-flight and in-flight tasks.

Tasks: 

Tasks performed usually include:

  • flying and navigating aircraft in accordance with established control and operating procedures
  • preparing and submitting flight plan or examining standard flight plan
  • controlling the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and ensuring that all instruments and controls work properly
  • applying knowledge of principles and practices of flying in order to identify and solve problems in the course of their work
  • examining maintenance records and conducting inspections to ensure that aircraft are mechanically sound, maintenance has been performed and that all equipment is operational.
  • signing necessary certificates and maintaining official records of flight
  • obtaining briefings and clearances before flights and maintaining contact with air traffic or flight control during flight.
  • Specific Occupations: 

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    Source Of Info: 

    Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, PSCO-2161