Pilot
Pilots fly various types of aircraft including light
planes, helicopters or airline aircraft, depending on the
aircraft type they are approved to fly.
They may transport passengers, mail and freight within
Australia, to or from overseas on scheduled (airline) and
unscheduled (charter) services, or provide other aviation
services as required.
Pilots may carry out the following tasks in a variety of
aircraft. The amount of each function will change according to
the size and nature of the company:
- prepare flight plans based on weather forecasts and
operational information
- make sure aircraft are properly loaded for a safe and
efficient flight
- check fuel requirements and fuel quantities prior to
flight
- check on maintenance status of aircraft prior to flight
- conduct checks of flight controls, instruments and
aircraft engines
- fly aircraft according to established operating and
safety procedures, including abnormal and emergency
situations
- make sure passengers are correctly informed of emergency
procedures and maintain care of passengers
- provide passengers with information and weather details
- take bookings, load aircraft and generally assist in the
promotion and running of the company.
With further flight time and education, pilots may
specialise as an:
Aeromedical Pilot who works for organisations such
as the Royal Flying Doctor Service or as rescue helicopter
pilots. They generally have some type of medical or rescue
training.
Agricultural Pilot who utilises planes mostly for
the purpose of crop dusting.
Airline Pilot who holds particular certificates
which allow them to command a multi-crew airline aircraft to
transport passengers and cargo. They can also carry out all
the roles of a Commercial Pilot for their appropriate licence
status.
Commercial Pilot who flies in command of single
pilot aircraft carrying out charter, flying instruction and
other types of aerial work, such as surveys and coastal aerial
surveillance in the general aviation (light aircraft) sector
of the industry. They can also act as the co-pilot of large
airline aircraft if they hold both co-pilot endorsement and an
instrument rating.
Helicopter Pilot who flies helicopters for various
purposes ranging from joy rides to emergency rescue
operations.
Flying Instructor who teaches others so they may
obtain a pilot's licence.
Military Pilot who is trained to operate a variety
of combat and support aircraft. For more information on
military pilots, see the entries for Air Force Officer, Army
Officer or Navy Officer.
Required Skills - Pilot
- pass a medical examination by a doctor approved by the
Civil Aviation and Safety Authority
- have good eyesight (can be corrected with spectacles)
- able to make accurate judgments quickly and remain calm
in an emergency
- able to use information from various sources and make
decisions
- able to speak, write and understand English
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