Flies aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight or provide agricultural, aviation and aerial surveillance services.
Tasks Include:
prepares and submits flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance
flies aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
examines flight plans noting the availability of navigational aids and other operational facilities
examines number of passengers and quantity of freight to be moved, location of pick-up and destinations, assesses fuel requirements, and arranges supply
examines maintenance releases and conducts inspections to ensure aircraft are mechanically sound, maintenance has been performed and that all equipment is operational
signs necessary certificates and maintains official records of flight
briefs crew on flight details and coordinates crew activities
monitors information from instruments and other sources to keep aircraft on track and flying safely
obtains briefings and clearances before flights and maintains contact with air traffic or flight control during flights