Pilot

What they do

• Create a flight plan, considering aircraft performance, altitude and weather conditions.
• Check the aircraft before every flight (engines, radars, navigation systems, etc).
• Ensure cargo weight doesn't exceed aircraft limits.
• Communicate with air traffic control to ensure safe takeoff and landing.
• Ensure the aircraft has adequate fuel supplies.
• Monitor cockpit instruments like altimeters and speed indicators and report any malfunctions.
• Check the airplane's position, weather conditions and air traffic regularly during the flight and determine change of path when needed.
• Work closely with flight attendants to ensure all passengers follow safety rules while being onboard.
• Fill out reports about the flight and the status of the aircraft after landing.

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL).
• At least , hours of flight time.
• Excellent knowledge of Federal Aviation regulations and safety procedures.
• / vision (or correctable to /).
• Good judgment with the ability to react quickly to hazards.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Degree in aircraft engineering, or similar field, is a plus.